For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 272 students in Valley County, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Valley County, MT are Lustre School, Hinsdale 7-8 and Opheim 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Valley County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Valley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lustre School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
282 Lustre Road
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 392-5725
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 392-5725
Grades: PK-8
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
Hinsdale 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 North Montana
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Rank: #33.
Opheim 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Rock St
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Rank: #44.
Nashua 6-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Mabel
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
Rank: #55.
Glasgow Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Lasar Drive
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2485
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2485
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #66.
Frazer 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 6th Street
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Valley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11 Laser Drive
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-8268
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-8268
Grades: 4-6
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Valley County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Valley County, MT include Lustre School, Hinsdale 7-8 and Opheim 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Valley County?
6 public middle schools are located in Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley County?
Valley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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