For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 76 students in Wheatland County, MT.
The top-ranked public high school in Wheatland County, MT is Harlowton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatland County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Wheatland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public high schools.
Wheatland County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harlowton High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Wheatland County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlowton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4324
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4324
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Wheatland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Main Street
Shawmut, MT 59078
(406) 632-4430
Shawmut, MT 59078
(406) 632-4430
Gr: PK-6 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wheatland County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wheatland County, MT include Harlowton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wheatland County?
2 public high schools are located in Wheatland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland County?
Wheatland County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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