For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 438 students in Sanders County, MT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sanders County, MT are Hot Springs High School, Noxon High School and Thompson Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanders County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Sanders County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public high schools.
Sanders County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thompson Falls 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 17% 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 Sanders County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hot Springs High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Broadway
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2962
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2962
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Noxon High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Noxon Avenue
Noxon, MT 59853
(406) 847-2442
Noxon, MT 59853
(406) 847-2442
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Thompson Falls High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Golf
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3561
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3561
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
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%
Sanders County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Paradise, MT 59856
(406) 826-3344
Paradise, MT 59856
(406) 826-3344
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sanders County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sanders County, MT include Hot Springs High School, Noxon High School and Thompson Falls High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sanders County?
4 public high schools are located in Sanders County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanders County?
Sanders County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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