For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 108 students in Highwood, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Highwood, MT are Highwood Middle School, Highwood School and Highwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highwood, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Highwood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Highwood, MT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Highwood Middle School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Highwood School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Highwood High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Highwood, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Highwood, MT include Highwood Middle School, Highwood School and Highwood High School.
How many public schools are located in Highwood?
3 public schools are located in Highwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Highwood?
Highwood public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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