For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 635 students in Musselshell County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Musselshell County, MT are Melstone Middle School, Melstone High School and Roundup Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Musselshell County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Musselshell County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Musselshell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melstone Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Grades: 7-8
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Melstone High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Roundup Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 11th Ave East
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-1512
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-1512
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Roundup High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 6th Ave W
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-2402
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-2402
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #55.
Melstone School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Grades: PK-6
| 27 students
Rank: #66.
Roundup 7-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 6th Ave W
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-2402
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-2402
Grades: 7-8
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Musselshell County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Musselshell County, MT include Melstone Middle School, Melstone High School and Roundup Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Musselshell County?
6 public schools are located in Musselshell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Musselshell County?
Musselshell County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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