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Hill County

Montana · Public K-12

Across Hill County, 18 public K-12 schools educate around 2,958 students, roughly 1 in 5 residents. The level mix runs 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high.

7-year change in Hill County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,958
-27 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
17
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
18
12 districts
Enrollment
2,958
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,798
Below Montana avg
Free/reduced lunch
96.8%
Above Montana avg
Elementary
9
1,615 students
Middle
4
555 students
High
4
788 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Havre Elem
1,299 students · 12 districts in Hill County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hill 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
White
68%
Hispanic
4%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
23%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
48%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
43%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
35
28.2% under 18

Test scores in Hill County

Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Montana state average: 47.2%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Rocky Boy School· 12.0%
  2. Box Elder 7-8· 17.0%
  3. Box Elder School· 17.0%
  4. Havre High School· 37.0%
  5. Sunnyside School· 38.0%

See all 8 schools in Hill County ranked by score →

All schools (18)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Havre High SchoolHavreHigh09-12521·
Havre Middle SchoolHavreMiddle06-08391·
Sunnyside SchoolHavreElementaryKG-08354·
Rocky Boy SchoolBox ElderElementaryPK-08348·
Highland Park SchoolHavreElementaryPK-01288·
Lincoln-McKinley SchoolHavreElementary02-03266·
Box Elder SchoolBox ElderElementaryPK-06232·
Rocky Boy High SchoolBox ElderHigh09-12125·
Box Elder High SchoolBox ElderHigh09-1286·
North Star SchoolGildfordElementaryPK-0883·
Rocky Boy 7-8Box ElderMiddle07-0873·
Box Elder 7-8Box ElderMiddle07-0866·
North Star High SchoolRudyardHigh09-1256·
North Star 7-8RudyardMiddle07-0825·
Cottonwood SchoolHavreElementaryPK-0820·
Gildford Colony SchoolGildfordElementaryPK-0816·
Davey ElementaryHavreElementaryPK-088·
Cool Spring Colony SchoolRudyardCombinedM-M··

Cities in Hill County

Havre7 schoolsBox Elder6 schoolsRudyard3 schoolsGildford2 schools

About Hill County

Hill County is a sparse Montana county of about 16,155 residents, home to 18 public schools and roughly 2,958 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $52,798, about 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 16%. That income level is 19% below the Montana median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Hill County spans 9 elementary schools (1,615 students), 4 middle schools (555), 4 high schools (788), and 1 combined or other schools.

Havre Elem dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,299 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,958 students, stayed largely flat from the 2,985 reported in SY 2017-18. Hill County now counts 17 public schools, down from 18 in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Hill County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Hill County?
There are 18 public K-12 schools in Hill County, Montana, with a combined enrollment of about 2,958.
How many high schools are in Hill County?
Hill County, Montana has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 788 students.
How many middle schools are in Hill County?
Hill County, Montana has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 555 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hill County?
Hill County, Montana has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,615 students.
What is the largest school district in Hill County?
Havre Elem is the largest school district in Hill County, serving approximately 1,299 students. The county contains 12 school districts overall.
What is the population of Hill County?
Hill County, Montana has a population of approximately 16,155, with a median age of 35. About 28.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hill County?
Median household income in Hill County is $52,798, below the Montana average of $65,455. About 16.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hill County?
Approximately 24.4% of adults 25 and older in Hill County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hill County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 96.8% of students in Hill County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Montana county average of 57.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hill County schools?
Across Hill County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.1 to 1.

Hill County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data