Scobey High School

Set in Scobey, Montana, Scobey High School is a very small 9-12 campus, operated by Scobey K-12 Schools. It educates 80 students across grades 9 through 12. That puts it 66% smaller than the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 238 students.

Within Scobey K-12 Schools, which oversees 3 schools and 277 students, Scobey High School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Scobey High School records that nearly all students (85%) are White. The remainder breaks down as 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 4% Native American.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Scobey High School has 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.3:1, putting Scobey High School higher than the state norm the norm. Around 15% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Daniels County runs at roughly 27%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Daniels County put median household earnings sit near $55,625, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. Scobey High School is one of 3 public schools in Daniels County (combined enrollment of about 277 students).

Scobey School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 2 of the 3 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 6%: 85 students in 2018 compared to 80 in 2025. The White share of enrollment fell from 95% to 85% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 10.3:1 in 2018 to 12.4:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Scobey High School community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.