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Meagher County

Montana · Public K-12

Meagher County's public-school footprint spans 3 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 165, the largest district being White Sulphur Spgs K-12. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Meagher County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
165
-49 (-23%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 90%
% Hispanic
4%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
165
NCES CCD
Median income
$71,932
Above Montana avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.6%
Below Montana avg
Elementary
1
91 students
Middle
1
20 students
High
1
54 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
White Sulphur Spgs K-12
165 students · 1 district in Meagher County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Meagher 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
96%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
4%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
30.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.3%
civilian labor
Median age
58
12.3% under 18

Test scores in Meagher County

Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Montana state average: 47.2%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. White Sulphur Springs El· 32.0%

See all 1 schools in Meagher County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
White Sulphur Springs ElWhite Sulphur SpringsElementaryPK-0891·
White Sulphur Springs HSWhite Sulphur SpringsHigh09-1254·
White Sulphur Springs 7-8White Sulphur SpringsMiddle07-0820·

Cities in Meagher County

White Sulphur Springs3 schools

About Meagher County

Meagher County is a low-population county of about 2,007 residents in Montana. Its public-school system hosts approximately 165 students across 3 schools.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $71,932, about 30% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 14%. That income level is 10% above the Montana median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Meagher County consists of 1 elementary school (91 students), 1 middle school (20), and 1 high school (54).

White Sulphur Spgs K-12 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 165 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 23%: 214 students in SY 2017-18 versus 165 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Meagher County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Meagher County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Meagher County, Montana, with a combined enrollment of about 165.
How many high schools are in Meagher County?
Meagher County, Montana has 1 public high school, serving approximately 54 students.
How many middle schools are in Meagher County?
Meagher County, Montana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 20 students.
How many elementary schools are in Meagher County?
Meagher County, Montana has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 91 students.
What is the largest school district in Meagher County?
White Sulphur Spgs K-12 is the largest school district in Meagher County, serving approximately 165 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Meagher County?
Meagher County, Montana has a population of approximately 2,007, with a median age of 58. About 12.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Meagher County?
Median household income in Meagher County is $71,932, above the Montana average of $65,455. About 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Meagher County?
Approximately 30.0% of adults 25 and older in Meagher County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Meagher County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 43.6% of students in Meagher County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Montana county average of 57.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Meagher County schools?
Across Meagher County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data