For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 201 students in Wheatland County, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wheatland County, MT are Hillcrest School and Hillcrest 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatland County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Wheatland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Wheatland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 B Avenue Ne
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Grades: 7-8
| 28 students
Wheatland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wheatland County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wheatland County, MT include Hillcrest School and Hillcrest 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Wheatland County?
3 public middle schools are located in Wheatland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland County?
Wheatland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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