For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 213 students in Chouteau County, MT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chouteau County, MT are Highwood High School, Geraldine High School and Fort Benton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chouteau County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Chouteau County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public high schools.
Chouteau County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Big Sandy High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Chouteau County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Rank: #22.
Geraldine High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Fort Benton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Washington
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Big Sandy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Chouteau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29200 Warrick Road
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 386-2285
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 386-2285
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chouteau County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chouteau County, MT include Highwood High School, Geraldine High School and Fort Benton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chouteau County?
4 public high schools are located in Chouteau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chouteau County?
Chouteau County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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