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Darby High School

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Darby High School ranks 117 th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

117^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 36% of Montana high schools

Summary

Darby High School is a public high school in Darby, Montana, serving 116 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Darby K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 242 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Darby High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test proficiency rates, is significantly lower than the state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 51.61% in English Language Arts, 16.13% in Mathematics, and 22.58% in Science, compared to the state averages of 54.99%, 31.25%, and 30.03%, respectively. This trend has been consistent over the past few years, with Darby High School consistently underperforming the state in these key academic areas. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the 2024-2025 school year.

When comparing Darby High School to the nearby Hamilton High School and Bitterroot Polytech High School, several interesting differences emerge. Hamilton High School consistently outperforms Darby High School on standardized tests, with proficiency rates that are significantly higher in all subject areas. Bitterroot Polytech High School, while also underperforming the state averages, has slightly better proficiency rates than Darby High School in some subject areas. Both Hamilton High School and Bitterroot Polytech High School have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to Darby High School.

116

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,591

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829

(406) 821-3252

District: Darby K-12 Schools

Feeder schools for Darby High School:

Elementary:	Darby School
Middle:	Darby 7-8

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.9%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Two or more races:

3.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 59th percentile in 2013 → 36th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (30% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2013

!Mathematics scores 15 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg30%

Montana avg39%

117^th of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Bottom 36%▲ up 26 pts since 2016

From bottom 10% (2016) to bottom 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

242^nd of 387Darby K-12 Schools among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	42.9	117 of 182	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	12.6	108 of 122	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	6.1	116 of 124	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	23.9	78 of 114	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	8.2	123 of 138	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	16.5	104 of 119	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	14.8	104 of 119	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	38.2	73 of 111	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	14.5	102 of 113	9.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	57.0	53 of 128	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.1	61 of 122	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	27.7	116 of 135	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	43.1	93 of 135	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	46.7	90 of 139	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	58.2	70 of 136	48.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.2	59 of 138	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	84.3	11 of 142	92.3%	★★★★★
2004	72.6	37 of 137	73.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts52%-3 vs state

Science23%-7 vs state

Mathematics16%-15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	Total
Darby High School	Public	9-12	209 School Drive	Darby	59829	Ravalli County	Darby K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 821-3252	116	9	13.1	100.0%	102 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	42.9	117^th of 182 public high schools	35.7%		12.6	108^th of 122 public high schools	11.5%	9	51.6	16.1	22.6	$16,591
Bitterroot Polytech High School	Public	9-12	217 Daly Ave	Hamilton	59840	Ravalli County	Hamilton K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 363-2280	87	9	9.6	34.5%	76 (87.4%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.9%)	30.6	137^th of 182 public high schools	24.7%					(n/a)	47.1	5.9	17.7
Hamilton High School	Public	9-12	327 Fairgrounds Road	Hamilton	59840	Ravalli County	Hamilton K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 375-6060	460	30	15.1	43.3%	391 (85.0%)	3 (0.7%)	39 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.1%)	81	18^th of 182 public high schools	90.1%		47.6	54^th of 122 public high schools	55.7%	36	66.7	37.4	42.4	$12,079

Frequently Asked Questions about Darby High School

What is the racial makeup of Darby High School?

Students at Darby High School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Darby High School?

Darby High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Darby School
Middle : Darby 7-8

What district is Darby High School in?

Darby K-12 Schools

How many students attend Darby High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 116 students attended Darby High School.

Is Darby High School a good school?

Darby High School ranks 117^th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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