For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 386 students in Granite County, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Granite County, MT are Hall School, Drummond School and Granite High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Granite County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Granite County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Granite County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hall School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 West Main
Hall, MT 59837
(406) 288-3440
Hall, MT 59837
(406) 288-3440
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Drummond School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 W Edwards
Drummond, MT 59832
(406) 288-3283
Drummond, MT 59832
(406) 288-3283
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Granite High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 Schnepel St
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3232
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Drummond High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 W Edwards
Drummond, MT 59832
(406) 288-3281
Drummond, MT 59832
(406) 288-3281
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Drummond 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 W Edwards
Drummond, MT 59832
(406) 288-3283
Drummond, MT 59832
(406) 288-3283
Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Philipsburg 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 Schnepel St
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3232
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3232
Gr: 7-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Philipsburg School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Schnepel St
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3233
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3233
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Granite County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Granite County, MT include Hall School, Drummond School and Granite High School.
How many public schools are located in Granite County?
7 public schools are located in Granite County.
What is the racial composition of students in Granite County?
Granite County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Granite County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Granite County include: Drummond High School vs. Granite High School, Granite High School vs. Drummond High School
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