For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 12 students in Petroleum County, MT.
The top ranked public middle school in Petroleum County, MT is Winnett 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petroleum County, MT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Petroleum County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Petroleum County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winnett 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 S Broadway
Winnett, MT 59087
(406) 429-2251
Winnett, MT 59087
(406) 429-2251
Grades: 7-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Petroleum County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Petroleum County, MT include Winnett 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Petroleum County?
1 public middle schools are located in Petroleum County.
What is the racial composition of students in Petroleum County?
Petroleum County public middle schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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