For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 192 students in Madison County, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, MT are Alder School, Harrison 6-8 and Sheridan 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alder School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36 Upper Ruby River Rd
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Harrison 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Harrison St
Harrison, MT 59735
(406) 685-3428
Harrison, MT 59735
(406) 685-3428
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Sheridan 7-8
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 Madison Street
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Gr: 7-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Twin Bridges Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 West 6th St
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
(406) 684-5613
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
(406) 684-5613
Gr: 5-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Ennis 7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 S. Charles Ave
Ennis, MT 59729
(406) 682-4237
Ennis, MT 59729
(406) 682-4237
Gr: 7-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, MT include Alder School, Harrison 6-8 and Sheridan 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Madison County?
5 public middle schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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