For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 37 students in Carter County, MT.
The top-ranked public high school in Carter County, MT is Carter County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, MT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public high schools.
Carter 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 Carter County 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 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Carter County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carter County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 W Speelmon St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Carter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carter County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carter County, MT include Carter County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carter County?
1 public high schools are located in Carter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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