For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 292 students in Fergus County, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fergus County, MT are King Colony School, Deerfield School and Roy 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fergus County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Fergus County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fergus County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2370 King Colony Rd
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-9702
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-9702
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Deerfield School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Deerfield Colony
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-3852
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-3852
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Roy 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #44.
Denton 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Moore 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 Highland Ave
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Gr: 6-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
Grass Range 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 East 2nd Street
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Gr: 7-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Lewistown 7-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
914 West Main
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-5419
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-5419
Gr: 7-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Winifred 6-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 Main Street
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
106007 Highway 87 W
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2340
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2340
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Fergus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8992 Hanover Road
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fergus County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fergus County, MT include King Colony School, Deerfield School and Roy 6-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Fergus County?
9 public middle schools are located in Fergus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus County?
Fergus County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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