For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 557 students in Richland County, MT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Richland County, MT are Lambert High School, Savage High School and Sidney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public high schools.
Richland County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sidney High School, with 85-89% 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 Richland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lambert High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 3rd Ave Nw
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Savage High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
368 Mesa South
Savage, MT 59262
(406) 776-2317
Savage, MT 59262
(406) 776-2317
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Sidney High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1012 4th Avenue Se
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-2330
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Fairview High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
713 S Western Ave
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Richland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Richland County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Richland County, MT include Lambert High School, Savage High School and Sidney High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richland County?
4 public high schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland 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).
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