For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 160 students in Toole County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Toole County, MT are Sunburst High School and Shelby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Toole County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Toole County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Toole County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelby High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Toole County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunburst High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
414 3rd St South
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2811
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Shelby High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Toole County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1010 Oilfield Avenue
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Grades: PK-3
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Toole County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Toole County, MT include Sunburst High School and Shelby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Toole County?
2 public high schools are located in Toole County.
What is the racial composition of students in Toole County?
Toole County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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