For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,022 students in Hill County, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hill County, MT are North Star 7-8, Cottonwood School and Davey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hill County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Hill County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hill County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 3rd Ave Ne
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 7-8
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14627 Wildhorse Road
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Grades: PK-8
| 25 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Davey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56182 Clear Creek Rd, 7 Miles
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Gildford Colony School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21719 Road 160 N
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3249
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3249
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Rank: #55.
Havre Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1441 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9613
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9613
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
Box Elder 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Grades: 7-8
| 56 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Rocky Boy 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Grades: 7-8
| 70 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Rocky Boy School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
Hill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 129
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 7-8
| 17 students
Po Box 129
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hill County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hill County, MT include North Star 7-8, Cottonwood School and Davey Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hill County?
8 public middle schools are located in Hill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill County?
Hill County public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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