For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 452 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 28% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Sanders County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public high schools.
Sanders County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plains High School, with ≥90% 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), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Sanders County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hot Springs High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Noxon High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #33.
Thompson Falls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Golf
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3561
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3561
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Plains High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Sanders County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
781 Montana Hwy 382
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 741-2837
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 741-2837
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Paradise, MT 59856
(406) 826-3344
Paradise, MT 59856
(406) 826-3344
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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