For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Richland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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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