For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 68 students in Golden Valley County, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Golden Valley County, MT are Ryegate 7-8, Lavina Middle School and Ryegate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden Valley County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Golden Valley County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Golden Valley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ryegate 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 2nd Ave W
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2215
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2215
Gr: 7-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lavina Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Gr: 6-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Ryegate School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 2nd Ave W
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Golden Valley County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Golden Valley County, MT include Ryegate 7-8, Lavina Middle School and Ryegate School.
How many public middle schools are located in Golden Valley County?
3 public middle schools are located in Golden Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Valley County?
Golden Valley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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