For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 449 students in Jefferson County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, MT are Jefferson High School and Whitehall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public high schools.
Jefferson County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 South Main
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3317
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3317
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Whitehall High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 W Yellowstone
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3862
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3862
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, MT include Jefferson High School and Whitehall High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
2 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: Jefferson High School vs. Whitehall High School
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