Hysham K-12 Schools

The Hysham K-12 Schools district in Montana consists of three schools: Hysham School (elementary), Hysham High School, and Hysham 7-8 (middle school). The district serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools.

Among the standout schools, Hysham School excels in mathematics, with 77.27% of students proficient or better on the MAST assessment, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school lags behind in English Language Arts and Science proficiency. In contrast, Hysham High School has shown a concerning trend of declining performance, dropping from a 4-star rating and 14th out of 129 Montana high schools in 2011-2012 to a 1-star rating and 146th out of 182 high schools in 2024-2025.

The schools within the Hysham K-12 Schools district exhibit stark differences in subject proficiency, with Hysham 7-8 Middle School performing better in Science compared to the other subject areas. Despite these variations, the district maintains a consistent spending of $23,283 per student across all three schools, regardless of size or performance.