Total enrollment
328
+5 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
Wheatland County
Montana · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Wheatland County clocks in around 328 students across 6 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Wheatland County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 91%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
328
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,489
Below Montana avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.2%
Above Montana avg
Elementary
2
220 students
Middle
2
38 students
High
2
70 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Harlowton K-12
298 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Wheatland County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Montana state average: 47.2%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Hillcrest 7-8· 44.5%
- Hillcrest School· 37.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest School | Harlowton | Elementary | PK-08 | 195 | · |
| Harlowton High School | Harlowton | High | 09-12 | 66 | · |
| Hillcrest 7-8 | Harlowton | Middle | 07-08 | 37 | · |
| Judith Gap School | Judith Gap | Elementary | PK-06 | 25 | · |
| Judith Gap High School | Judith Gap | High | 09-12 | 4 | · |
| Judith Gap 7-8 | Judith Gap | Middle | 07-08 | 1 | · |
Cities in Wheatland County
About Wheatland County
In Montana, Wheatland County is a rural-scale county of about 2,056 residents. 6 public schools across the county educates about 328 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $49,489, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 24% below the Montana median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Wheatland County covers 2 elementary schools (220 students), 2 middle schools (38), and 2 high schools (70).
Harlowton K-12 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 298 students across Wheatland County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 328 students, remained close to its prior level from the 323 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 91% to 85%.
On allk12, the community for Wheatland County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data