Winnett 7-8

Winnett 7-8 is one of the rural-scale junior highs in Winnett, Montana, part of Winnett K-12 Schools, with 13 students on its rolls from grades 7 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 139 students per school, that is 91% leaner than typical.

Across the 3 schools in Winnett K-12 Schools (69 students total), Winnett 7-8 accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Winnett 7-8 records that nearly all students (100%) are White. Compared to Petroleum County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Winnett 7-8 has 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 5.5:1. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Petroleum County indicate the typical household earns roughly $60,208 per year, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. In all, Petroleum County runs 3 public schools (combined enrollment of about 69 students), of which Winnett 7-8 is one.

Nearest neighbor: Winnett High School, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Winnett 7-8.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Winnett 7-8 has rose 18%, going from 11 students in 2018 to 13 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 91% to 100% across the same window.

On the community side, members of the Winnett 7-8 community share and discuss fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.