For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 128 students in Chouteau County, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chouteau County, MT are Fort Benton 7-8, Highwood Middle School and Benton Lake School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chouteau County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Chouteau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chouteau County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Benton 7-8
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1820 Washington
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Gr: 7-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Benton Lake School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17557 Bootlegger Trail
Floweree, MT 59440
(406) 452-9023
Floweree, MT 59440
(406) 452-9023
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Geraldine Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Gr: 7-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #55.
Knees School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4177 Beaver Slide Rd
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5217
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5217
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
Big Sandy 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Gr: 7-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
438 2nd Ave.
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5387
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5387
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
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 middle schools in Chouteau County, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chouteau County, MT include Fort Benton 7-8, Highwood Middle School and Benton Lake School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chouteau County?
7 public middle schools are located in Chouteau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chouteau County?
Chouteau County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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