For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 354 students in Beaverhead County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Beaverhead County, MT are Lima High School and Beaverhead Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaverhead County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Beaverhead County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Beaverhead County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Beaverhead Co High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Beaverhead County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lima High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Beaverhead Co High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 North Pacific Street
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2361
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2361
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Beaverhead County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 East Reeder
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-4311
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-4311
Grades: PK-K
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Beaverhead County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Beaverhead County, MT include Lima High School and Beaverhead Co High School.
How many public high schools are located in Beaverhead County?
2 public high schools are located in Beaverhead County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaverhead County?
Beaverhead County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Beaverhead County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Beaverhead County include: Lima High School vs. Beaverhead Co High School, Beaverhead Co High School vs. Lima High School
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