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Wheatland County

Montana · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 281 students, in a county of 2,056 residents.

Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
281
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,489
Below Montana avg
Free/reduced lunch
-2.1%
Below Montana avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Harlowton K-12
258 students · 3 districts in Wheatland County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wheatland 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
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
23.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.8%
civilian labor
Median age
46
21.6% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Hillcrest SchoolHarlowtonElementaryPK-08156·
Harlowton High SchoolHarlowtonHigh09-1269·
Hillcrest 7-8HarlowtonMiddle07-0833·
Judith Gap SchoolJudith GapElementaryPK-0616·
Judith Gap 7-8Judith GapMiddle07-084·
Judith Gap High SchoolJudith GapHigh09-123·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Wheatland County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Wheatland County, Montana, with a combined enrollment of about 281.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Wheatland County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Wheatland County?
Harlowton K-12 is the largest school district in Wheatland County, serving approximately 258 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Wheatland County?
Wheatland County, Montana has a population of approximately 2,056, with a median age of 46. About 21.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Wheatland County?
Median household income in Wheatland County is $49,489, below the Montana average of $65,455. About 18.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wheatland County?
Approximately 23.2% of adults 25 and older in Wheatland County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wheatland County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly -2.1% of students in Wheatland 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 -1.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wheatland County schools?
Across Wheatland County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Wheatland County?
Wheatland County residents are approximately 96% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Wheatland County is owner-occupied?
Wheatland County has about 1,161 housing units, of which roughly 75.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data