For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,975 students in Great Falls, MT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Great Falls, MT are C M Russell High School and Great Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Falls, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Great Falls have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Great Falls, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is C M Russell High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Great Falls, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C M Russell High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
228 17th Avenue Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6100
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Great Falls High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 2nd Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6250
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd High School
Special Education School
3911 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Great Falls, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Great Falls, MT include C M Russell High School and Great Falls High School.
How many public high schools are located in Great Falls?
3 public high schools are located in Great Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Great Falls?
Great Falls public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Great Falls are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Great Falls include: C M Russell High School vs. Great Falls High School, Great Falls High School vs. C M Russell High School
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