For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 62 students in Liberty County, MT.
The top-ranked public high school in Liberty County, MT is Chester-joplin-inverness High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Liberty County, 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 Liberty County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public high schools.
Liberty County, 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 Chester-joplin-inverness High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Liberty County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester-joplin-inverness High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Liberty County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
140 North
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 210-0104
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 210-0104
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Po Box 89
Joplin, MT 59531
(406) 292-3286
Joplin, MT 59531
(406) 292-3286
Gr: 7-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Po Box 89
Joplin, MT 59531
(406) 292-3286
Joplin, MT 59531
(406) 292-3286
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Po Box 89
Joplin, MT 59531
(406) 292-3382
Joplin, MT 59531
(406) 292-3382
Gr: PK-6 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 5%
107 Blackjack Road
Whitlash, MT 59545
(406) 432-5153
Whitlash, MT 59545
(406) 432-5153
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Liberty County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Liberty County, MT include Chester-joplin-inverness High School.
How many public high schools are located in Liberty County?
1 public high schools are located in Liberty County.
What is the racial composition of students in Liberty County?
Liberty County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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