Top Rankings
Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 794 students in Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
794 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 334 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
88%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,804 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,350 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,804
$15,263
Spending / Student
$24,350
$15,352
Best Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence-carlton 6-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-0587
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-0587
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Florence-carlton El School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6741
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6741
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Florence-carlton High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6301
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6301
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls School District?
Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls School District manages 3 public schools serving 794 students.
What is the rank of Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls School District?
Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls School District is ranked #184 out of 334 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls School District?
88% of Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls School District?
Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,350 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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