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Libby K-12 Schools

Montana · Public School District
3
Schools
1,164
Students
$14,852
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
—
Free Lunch Rate
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Libby K-12 Schools is a public school district in Montana serving 1,164 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,852 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Libby Elementary SchoolPK–06625
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Libby Middle School07–08183
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Libby High School09–12356
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,852Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
26%
State
41.6%
Local (property tax)
26.3%
Federal
32.1%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (26%), with notable federal support (32%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,164
Students
—
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
32% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Libby K-12 Schools?
Libby K-12 Schools has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,164 students.
What is the graduation rate for Libby K-12 Schools?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Libby K-12 Schools spend per student?
Libby K-12 Schools spends $14,852 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Libby K-12 Schools?
No, Libby K-12 Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Libby K-12 Schools serve?
Libby K-12 Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Libby K-12 Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Libby K-12 Schools is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.