For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 133 students in Plains, MT.
The top-ranked public high school in Plains, MT is Plains High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plains, MT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Plains have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Plains, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plains 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 10% 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 Plains, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plains High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Plains, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Plains, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Plains, MT include Plains High School.
How many public high schools are located in Plains?
1 public high schools are located in Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in Plains?
Plains public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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