Total enrollment
608
-27 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
Musselshell County
Montana · Public K-12
Combined enrollment across Musselshell County's 6 public schools is roughly 608 students, an average of about 101 per campus. Roundup Elem runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Musselshell County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 88%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
4 districts
Enrollment
608
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,920
Below Montana avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.0%
Above Montana avg
Elementary
2
322 students
Middle
2
102 students
High
2
184 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Roundup Elem
387 students · 4 districts in Musselshell County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Musselshell 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+
22.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.2%
civilian labor
Median age
51
19.4% under 18
Test scores in Musselshell County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Montana state average: 47.2%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Roundup H S· 44.5%
- Roundup 7-8· 42.0%
- Roundup Elementary· 42.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundup Elementary | Roundup | Elementary | PK-06 | 298 | · |
| Roundup H S | Roundup | High | 09-12 | 156 | · |
| Roundup 7-8 | Roundup | Middle | 07-08 | 89 | · |
| Melstone High School | Melstone | High | 09-12 | 28 | · |
| Melstone School | Melstone | Elementary | PK-06 | 24 | · |
| Melstone Middle School | Melstone | Middle | 07-08 | 13 | · |
Cities in Musselshell County
About Musselshell County
Musselshell County is a small county of about 5,152 residents in Montana. Its public-school system hosts approximately 608 students across 6 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $58,920 a year, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 14%. That income level is 10% meaningfully below the Montana median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Musselshell County consists of 2 elementary schools (322 students), 2 middle schools (102), and 2 high schools (184).
The largest single district in Musselshell County is Roundup Elem, which alone enrolls about 387 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 608 students, contracted 4% from the 635 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Musselshell County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. 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