For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,140 students in Lewis And Clark County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Lewis And Clark County, MT are Augusta High School, Lincoln High School and Helena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis And Clark County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Lewis And Clark County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public high schools.
Lewis And Clark County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Capital High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Lewis And Clark County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Augusta High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 Broadway
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lincoln High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
808 Main Street
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Helena High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Billings Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2200
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,087 students
Rank: #44.
Capital High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Valley Drive
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2500
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,367 students
Rank: #55.
East Helena High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2760 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil High School
Alternative School
4 N Haynes Ave
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Lewis And Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9605 Hwy 287
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 562-3528
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 562-3528
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
375 Augusta Street
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 235-4239
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 235-4239
Grades: PK-6
| 2 students
Riverside Youth Correctional Facil Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2 Riverside Road
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Riverside Youth Correctional Facil High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2 Riverside Road
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lewis And Clark County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Lewis And Clark County, MT include Augusta High School, Lincoln High School and Helena High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lewis And Clark County?
6 public high schools are located in Lewis And Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis And Clark County?
Lewis And Clark County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Lewis And Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lewis And Clark County include: Capital High School vs. Helena High School, Helena High School vs. Capital High School, East Helena High School vs. Helena High School
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