For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 2,955 students in Hill County, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 146 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Hill County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Hill County, MT are North Star 7-8, Cottonwood School and Gildford Colony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hill County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hill County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Hill County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star 7-8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 3rd Ave Ne
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 7-8
| 29 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cottonwood School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14627 Wildhorse Road
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Grades: PK-8
| 27 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Gildford Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21719 Road 160 N
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3249
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3249
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
North Star High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 3rd Ave Ne
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #55.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
56182 Clear Creek Rd, 7 Miles
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln-mckinley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 4th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9619
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9619
Grades: 2-3
| 267 students
Rank: #77.
Havre Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1441 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9613
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9613
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: #88.
North Star School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 3rd St East
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
Rank: #99.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 14th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9671
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9671
Grades: 4-5
| 234 students
Rank: #1010.
Havre High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 18th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-6731
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-6731
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #1111.
Box Elder High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #1212.
Rocky Boy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #1313.
Box Elder 7-8
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Grades: 7-8
| 72 students
Rank: #1414.
Box Elder School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-3222
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-3222
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Rank: #1515.
Rocky Boy 7-8
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Grades: 7-8
| 81 students
Rank: #1616.
Rocky Boy School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
1207 Washington
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Grades: PK-1
| 296 students
Hill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 129
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 7-8
| 17 students
Po Box 129
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hill County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Hill County, MT include North Star 7-8, Cottonwood School and Gildford Colony School.
How many public schools are located in Hill County, MT?
17 public schools are located in Hill County, MT.
What percentage of students in Hill County, MT go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Hill County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hill County, MT?
Hill County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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