Total enrollment
1,872
+144 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
Jefferson County
Montana · Public K-12
Public K-12 enrollment in Jefferson County totals about 1,872 students across 12 schools, an average of 156 per campus. Montana City Elem is the largest district. The level mix is 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Jefferson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 92%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
8 districts
Enrollment
1,872
NCES CCD
Median income
$95,490
Above Montana avg
Free/reduced lunch
27.9%
Below Montana avg
Elementary
6
999 students
Middle
4
406 students
High
2
467 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Montana City Elem
471 students · 8 districts in Jefferson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jefferson 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+
32.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
47
20.0% under 18
Test scores in Jefferson County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Montana state average: 47.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Montana City Middle Schl· 67.0%
- Montana City School· 67.0%
- Clancy 7-8· 62.0%
- Clancy School· 62.0%
- Boulder Elementary School· 57.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Whitehall 6-8· 32.0%
- Boulder 7-8· 34.5%
- Jefferson High School· 34.5%
- Whitehall Elementary· 47.0%
- Boulder Elementary School· 57.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana City School | Clancy | Elementary | PK-05 | 313 | · |
| Jefferson High School | Boulder | High | 09-12 | 306 | · |
| Clancy School | Clancy | Elementary | PK-06 | 285 | · |
| Whitehall Elementary | Whitehall | Elementary | PK-05 | 192 | · |
| Boulder Elementary School | Boulder | Elementary | PK-06 | 166 | · |
| Whitehall High School | Whitehall | High | 09-12 | 161 | · |
| Montana City Middle Schl | Clancy | Middle | 06-08 | 158 | · |
| Whitehall 6-8 | Whitehall | Middle | 06-08 | 110 | · |
| Clancy 7-8 | Clancy | Middle | 07-08 | 89 | · |
| Boulder 7-8 | Boulder | Middle | 07-08 | 49 | · |
| Cardwell School | Cardwell | Elementary | PK-08 | 35 | · |
| Basin School | Basin | Elementary | PK-06 | 8 | · |
Cities in Jefferson County
About Jefferson County
In Montana, Jefferson County is a rural-scale county of about 12,774 residents. 12 public schools across the county instructs about 1,872 students between them.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $95,490, roughly 32% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 46% higher than the Montana median.
For a sense of the school types, Jefferson County is made up of 6 elementary schools (999 students), 4 middle schools (406), and 2 high schools (467).
Montana City Elem is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 471 students across Jefferson County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,872 students, increased 8% from the 1,728 reported in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for Jefferson County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Jefferson County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data