Top 5 Best Wheatland County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 292 students in Wheatland County, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Wheatland County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Wheatland County, MT are Harlowton High School, Judith Gap School and Hillcrest 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatland County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wheatland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Best Wheatland County Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harlowton High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4324
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Judith Gap School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Grades: PK-6
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest 7-8
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Grades: 7-8
| 36 students
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 B Avenue Ne
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
Judith Gap 7-8
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Grades: 7-8
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wheatland County, MT

Wheatland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Main Street
Shawmut, MT 59078
(406) 632-4430
Grades: PK-6
| 2 students
Po Box 208
Two Dot, MT 59085
(406) 632-5605
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Wheatland County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Wheatland County, MT include Harlowton High School, Judith Gap School and Hillcrest 7-8.
How many public schools are located in Wheatland County, MT?
6 public schools are located in Wheatland County, MT.
What percentage of students in Wheatland County, MT go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Wheatland County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland County, MT?
Wheatland County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).

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