For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 203 students in Musselshell County, MT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Musselshell County, MT are Melstone High School and Roundup High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Musselshell County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Musselshell County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public high schools.
Musselshell County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Roundup High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Musselshell County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melstone High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Roundup High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 6th Ave W
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-2402
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-2402
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Musselshell County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Musselshell County, MT include Melstone High School and Roundup High School.
How many public high schools are located in Musselshell County?
2 public high schools are located in Musselshell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Musselshell County?
Musselshell County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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