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#279 of 603 schools in MT
Top 46% in state
Carter County High School
High School · Carter County H S · Ekalaka, MT
A Carter County H S high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 458, Ekalaka, MT 59324
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carter County High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 50 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carter County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,083
Median home value
$138,600
Median rent
$660/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59324; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Carter County H S
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $32,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carter County High School is listed in Carter County H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carter County High School
Carter County High School is a public high school in Ekalaka, MT, part of Carter County H S, serving approximately 37 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #279 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carter County High School
What grades does Carter County High School serve?
Carter County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Carter County High School?
Carter County High School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter County High School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carter County High School rank in MT?
Carter County High School ranks #279 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Carter County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carter County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carter County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carter County High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carter County High School a charter school?
No, Carter County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carter County High School a Title I school?
No, Carter County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carter County High School?
54.1% of students at Carter County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Carter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.8%
- Phone
- (406) 775-8767
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 59324)
- 746
- Area median age
- 57.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59324; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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