For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 213 students in Chouteau County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Chouteau County, MT are Highwood High School, Geraldine High School and Big Sandy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chouteau County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Chouteau County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public high schools.
Chouteau County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Benton 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Chouteau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highwood High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
Geraldine High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Big Sandy High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Benton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Washington
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Chouteau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
29200 Warrick Road
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 386-2285
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 386-2285
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chouteau County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Chouteau County, MT include Highwood High School, Geraldine High School and Big Sandy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chouteau County?
4 public high schools are located in Chouteau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chouteau County?
Chouteau County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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