Winnett K-12 Schools

The Winnett K-12 Schools district in Montana consists of three schools: one elementary school, one high school, and one middle school. Despite facing challenges such as high poverty levels and declining enrollment, the district has pockets of excellence, with Winnett High School and Winnett 7-8 (Middle School) standing out for their strong performance in specific subject areas.

Winnett High School is a standout, ranking 14th out of 182 Montana high schools in the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the state average in proficiency rates for 11th-grade English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, Winnett 7-8 (Middle School) has had a more mixed performance, with a 5-star rating in 2014-2015 but a 3-star rating in the most recent year. However, the middle school still outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science proficiency.

The Winnett School (Elementary) has maintained a relatively consistent 4-5 star rating over the years. All three schools in the district have a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of poverty. Additionally, the schools have relatively small enrollments, with the high school and middle school having fewer than 20 students each, which could be a concern for the long-term sustainability of the district.