B+
Above Average
82/100

Powell County High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 709 Missouri Avenue, Deer Lodge, MT 59722
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 35% · Math 35% proficient · 54th percentile in Montana
Graduation
A+
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Montana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

82
Repit Score
out of 100
183
Students
enrolled
10.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%54/100reading 40th percentile, math 67th percentile among Montana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%90/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Montana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−13 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−4 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+12 pts vs. state avg 83%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Montana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%35%reading -16 pts, math -2 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 709 Missouri Avenue
City Deer Lodge
ZIP Code 59722
District 3021450
NCES School ID 302145000641
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59722

Understanding the community around Powell County High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,522
Per Capita Income $27,497
Poverty Rate 1.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%
High School or Higher 93.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $208,700
Median Rent $753
Owner-Occupied 69.0%
Renter-Occupied 31.0%
View full data for ZIP 59722 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Powell County High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.0%
Female 53.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.7%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Hispanic/Latino 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 183
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Powell County High School?
Powell County High School has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Powell County High School?
Powell County High School has 183 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1.
What grades does Powell County High School serve?
Powell County High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Powell County High School receive per student?
Powell County High School receives $21,800 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Powell County High School in 59722 ▼
Avg Home Value
$306,932
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,017
1-Year Change
+12.6%
% Renters
31.0%

Other Schools in 59722

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026