For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 179 students in Powell County, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Powell County, MT are Avon School, Helmville School and Ovando School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powell County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Powell County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Powell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Avon School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
603 Main Street E.
Avon, MT 59713
(406) 492-6191
Avon, MT 59713
(406) 492-6191
Grades: PK-8
| 27 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Helmville School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Schoolhouse Rd
Helmville, MT 59843
(406) 793-5656
Helmville, MT 59843
(406) 793-5656
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Ovando School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Birch Street
Ovando, MT 59854
(406) 793-5722
Ovando, MT 59854
(406) 793-5722
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Rank: #44.
Elliston School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 W Main St
Elliston, MT 59728
(406) 492-7676
Elliston, MT 59728
(406) 492-7676
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Rank: #55.
E F Duvall 7-8
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 Montana Avenue
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-1684
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-1684
Grades: 7-8
| 98 students
Powell County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
825 Gold Creek Rd
Gold Creek, MT 59733
(406) 288-3560
Gold Creek, MT 59733
(406) 288-3560
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Powell County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Powell County, MT include Avon School, Helmville School and Ovando School.
How many public middle schools are located in Powell County?
5 public middle schools are located in Powell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell County?
Powell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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