For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,775 students in Flathead County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Flathead County, MT are Whitefish High School, Bigfork High School and Flathead High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flathead County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Flathead County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public high schools.
Flathead County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bigfork 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 10% 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 Flathead County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitefish High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1143 East 4th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8600
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
Rank: #22.
Bigfork High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7420
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7420
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Flathead High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
644 4th Avenue West
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3500
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,628 students
Rank: #44.
Glacier High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
375 Wolfpack Way
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 758-8600
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 758-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,477 students
Rank: #55.
Columbia Falls High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 13th Street West
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6500
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 688 students
Flathead County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 North St
Hungry Horse, MT 59919
(406) 387-5323
Hungry Horse, MT 59919
(406) 387-5323
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
1805 Talbot Rd
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Grades: 6
| 161 students
20 West Evergreen Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1131
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1131
Grades: 5-6
| 174 students
233 First Ave East
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3990
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3990
Grades: 7
| 292 students
600 East Second St
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Flathead County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Flathead County, MT include Whitefish High School, Bigfork High School and Flathead High School.
How many public high schools are located in Flathead County?
5 public high schools are located in Flathead County.
What is the racial composition of students in Flathead County?
Flathead County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Flathead County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Flathead County include: Flathead High School vs. Glacier High School, Glacier High School vs. Flathead High School, Whitefish High School vs. Glacier High School
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