Powell County High School District, Montana

Powell County High School District is a secondary (high school) district in Powell County and Deer Lodge County, Montana, for grades 9–12. About 7,305 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 2,397 sq mi (6,207 km²) of land.

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Powell County High School District in Montana
Augusta High School DistrictDrummond High School DistrictHelena High School DistrictJefferson High School DistrictMissoula High School District
Powell County High School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,305 ± 121
Grades
9–12
Type
Secondary (high school) district
Counties
Powell County97% of the district’s landDeer Lodge County3% of the district’s land
Land area
2,397 sq mi (6,207 km²)
Median household income
$66,955 ± $10,352
Median home value
$302,900 ± $60,270
Water area
6.28 sq mi (16.3 km²)
State
Montana
Census code (GEOID)
3021450
Coordinates (central point)
46.844225, -112.931100

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Powell County High School District, largest first

  1. Deer Lodge (city)3,021 people
  2. Elliston (CDP)182 people
  3. Avon (CDP)173 people
  4. Garrison (CDP)106 people
  5. Helmville (CDP)55 people
  6. Ovando (CDP)49 people
  7. Goldcreek (CDP)3 people
  8. Racetrack (CDP)0 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering secondary (high school) districts, nearest first

  1. Drummond High School District27 mi southwest
  2. Helena High School District38 mi east
  3. Augusta High School District46 mi north
  4. Missoula High School District46 mi west
  5. Jefferson High School District55 mi southeast
  6. Anaconda High School District57 mi south
  7. Butte High School District66 mi south
  8. Columbia Falls High School District109 mi north

These share a boundary with Powell County High School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Powell County High School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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