Best Hays Public High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 84 students in Hays, MT.
The top-ranked public high school in Hays, MT is Hays-lodge Pole High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hays, MT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Hays have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public high schools.
Hays, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hays-lodge Pole High School, with 40-59% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Hays, MT (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hays-lodge Pole High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
197 School Road
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hays, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hays, MT include Hays-lodge Pole High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hays?
1 public high schools are located in Hays.
What is the racial composition of students in Hays?
Hays public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).

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