For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 449 students in Richland County, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Richland County, MT are East Fairview Elementary School, Savage 7-8 and Sidney Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Richland County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 2nd St S
Fairview, MT 59221
(701) 844-5649
Fairview, MT 59221
(701) 844-5649
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Savage 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
368 Mesa South
Savage, MT 59262
(406) 776-2317
Savage, MT 59262
(406) 776-2317
Grades: 7-8
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Sidney Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 South Central Ave
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4050
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4050
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Lambert 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121 3rd Ave Nw
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Rank: #55.
Fairview 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
713 S Western Ave
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Grades: 7-8
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Squaw Gap School
Magnet School
494 Hwy 16 N
Sidney, MT 59270
(701) 565-2230
Sidney, MT 59270
(701) 565-2230
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Yellowstone Virtual Academy
Magnet School
301 2nd St S
Fairview, MT 59221
(701) 844-5649
Fairview, MT 59221
(701) 844-5649
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Richland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Richland County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Richland County, MT include East Fairview Elementary School, Savage 7-8 and Sidney Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richland County?
7 public middle schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland 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).
Which public middle schools in Richland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Richland County include: Fairview 7-8 vs. East Fairview Elementary School, East Fairview Elementary School vs. Fairview 7-8
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