Best Granite County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 126 students in Granite County, MT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Granite County, MT are Granite High School and Drummond High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Granite County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Granite County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public high schools.
Granite County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Drummond High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Granite County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granite High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
407 Schnepel St
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Drummond High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
108 W Edwards
Drummond, MT 59832
(406) 288-3281
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Granite County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Granite County, MT include Granite High School and Drummond High School.
How many public high schools are located in Granite County?
2 public high schools are located in Granite County.
What is the racial composition of students in Granite County?
Granite County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Granite County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Granite County include: Drummond High School vs. Granite High School, Granite High School vs. Drummond High School

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