For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 53 students in Judith Basin County, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Judith Basin County, MT are Geyser 7-8, Hobson 6-8 and Stanford 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Judith Basin County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Judith Basin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Judith Basin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geyser 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 3rd St East
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Gr: 7-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Hobson 6-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 6th Street E
Hobson, MT 59452
(406) 423-5483
Hobson, MT 59452
(406) 423-5483
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Stanford 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 4th Avenue South
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2265
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2265
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Judith Basin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
928 Surprise Creek Road
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2269
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2269
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Judith Basin County, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Judith Basin County, MT include Geyser 7-8, Hobson 6-8 and Stanford 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Judith Basin County?
3 public middle schools are located in Judith Basin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Judith Basin County?
Judith Basin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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