For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 465 students in Fergus County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Fergus County, MT are Denton High School, Winifred High School and Moore High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fergus County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Fergus County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public high schools.
Fergus 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 Fergus 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 10% 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 Fergus County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denton High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Winifred High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 Main Street
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5420
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5420
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #33.
Moore High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 Highland Ave
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #44.
Grass Range High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 East 2nd Street
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: #55.
Fergus High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Casino Creek Drive
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2321
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2321
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Fergus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8992 Hanover Road
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fergus County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Fergus County, MT include Denton High School, Winifred High School and Moore High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fergus County?
6 public high schools are located in Fergus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus County?
Fergus County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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