Best Beaverhead County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 38% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Beaverhead County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public high schools.
Beaverhead County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lima High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Beaverhead Co High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
104 North Pacific Street
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

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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