For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 43 students in Vaughn, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vaughn, MT are Hillcrest Colony Elementary School and Vaughn 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vaughn, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Vaughn have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Vaughn, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Colony Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1124 Wilson Road
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 463-2236
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 463-2236
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Vaughn 6-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 Central Avenue
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 965-2231
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 965-2231
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Vaughn, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vaughn, MT include Hillcrest Colony Elementary School and Vaughn 6-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Vaughn?
2 public middle schools are located in Vaughn.
What is the racial composition of students in Vaughn?
Vaughn public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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