For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 502 students in Sheridan County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Sheridan County, MT are Medicine Lake 7-8, Medicine Lake High School and Westby School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Sheridan County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Medicine Lake 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 Young St
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Medicine Lake High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 Young St
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Westby School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Grades: PK-6
| 22 students
Rank: #44.
Westby High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
Westby 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
Rank: #66.
Plentywood School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
Rank: #77.
Medicine Lake School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 Young St
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Grades: PK-6
| 47 students
Rank: #88.
Plentywood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #99.
Plentywood 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Grades: 7-8
| 41 students
Sheridan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 296
Outlook, MT 59252
(406) 895-2465
Outlook, MT 59252
(406) 895-2465
Grades: 7-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sheridan County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Sheridan County, MT include Medicine Lake 7-8, Medicine Lake High School and Westby School.
How many public schools are located in Sheridan County, MT?
9 public schools are located in Sheridan County, MT.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County, MT?
Sheridan County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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