For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 76 students in Wheatland County, MT.
The top ranked public high school in Wheatland County, MT is Harlowton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatland County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Wheatland County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public high schools.
Wheatland County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harlowton High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Wheatland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harlowton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4324
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4324
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Wheatland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wheatland County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Wheatland County, MT include Harlowton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wheatland County?
2 public high schools are located in Wheatland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland County?
Wheatland County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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