Total enrollment
391
+61 (+18%) vs SY 2017-18
Granite County
Montana · Public K-12
The 7 public K-12 schools in Granite County cover all standard grade bands (3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high), with combined enrollment around 391.
7-year change in Granite County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 92%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,462
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
4 districts
Enrollment
391
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$59,265
Below Montana avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Montana avg
Elementary
3
213 students
Middle
2
52 students
High
2
126 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Philipsburg K-12 Schools
180 students · 4 districts in Granite County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Granite County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
34.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
53
14.7% under 18
Test scores in Granite County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Montana state average: 47.2%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Drummond School· 64.5%
- Philipsburg School· 44.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipsburg School | Philipsburg | Elementary | PK-06 | 100 | · |
| Drummond School | Drummond | Elementary | PK-06 | 86 | · |
| Drummond High School | Drummond | High | 09-12 | 70 | · |
| Granite High School | Philipsburg | High | 09-12 | 56 | · |
| Drummond 7-8 | Drummond | Middle | 07-08 | 28 | · |
| Hall School | Hall | Elementary | PK-08 | 27 | · |
| Philipsburg 7-8 | Philipsburg | Middle | 07-08 | 24 | · |
Cities in Granite County
About Granite County
Granite County is a thinly populated Montana county of about 3,462 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 391 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $59,265 a year, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 9% noticeably below the Montana median.
For a sense of the school types, Granite County comprises 3 elementary schools (213 students), 2 middle schools (52), and 2 high schools (126).
Philipsburg K-12 Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 180 students on its own.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 18%: 330 students in SY 2017-18 versus 391 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Granite County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data