For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 69 students in Sheridan County, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sheridan County, MT are Medicine Lake 7-8, Westby 7-8 and Plentywood 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sheridan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medicine Lake 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 Young St
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Westby 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Gr: 7-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Plentywood 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Sheridan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 296
Outlook, MT 59252
(406) 895-2465
Outlook, MT 59252
(406) 895-2465
Gr: 7-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sheridan County, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sheridan County, MT include Medicine Lake 7-8, Westby 7-8 and Plentywood 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Sheridan County?
3 public middle schools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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