For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 818 students in Hill County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Hill County, MT are North Star High School, Havre High School and Box Elder High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hill County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Hill County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Hill County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Havre High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Hill County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 3rd Ave Ne
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Havre High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 18th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-6731
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-6731
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Box Elder High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #44.
Rocky Boy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Hill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 129
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 7-8
| 17 students
Po Box 129
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hill County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Hill County, MT include North Star High School, Havre High School and Box Elder High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hill County?
4 public high schools are located in Hill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill County?
Hill County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Hill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hill County include: Box Elder High School vs. Rocky Boy High School, Rocky Boy High School vs. Box Elder High School, Havre High School vs. Rocky Boy High School
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