For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 465 students in Rosebud County, MT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rosebud County, MT are Rosebud High School, Forsyth High School and Colstrip High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rosebud County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Rosebud County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Rosebud County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colstrip High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Rosebud County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosebud High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Main Street
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Forsyth High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
917 Park
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Colstrip High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Pine Butte Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Lame Deer High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3 Mi South Of Lame Deer
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rosebud County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 Main St
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rosebud County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rosebud County, MT include Rosebud High School, Forsyth High School and Colstrip High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rosebud County?
4 public high schools are located in Rosebud County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rosebud County?
Rosebud County public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Rosebud County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rosebud County include: Lame Deer High School vs. Forsyth High School, Forsyth High School vs. Lame Deer High School
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