For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 400 students in Blaine County, MT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Blaine County, MT are Hays-lodge Pole High School, Turner High School and Chinook High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blaine County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Blaine County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Blaine County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chinook 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 69% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Blaine County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hays-lodge Pole High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
197 School Road
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Turner High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
190 First Street East
Turner, MT 59542
(406) 379-2219
Turner, MT 59542
(406) 379-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Chinook High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
528 Ohio
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2236
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2236
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Harlem High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 1st Ave Se
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Blaine County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Blaine County, MT include Hays-lodge Pole High School, Turner High School and Chinook High School.
How many public high schools are located in Blaine County?
4 public high schools are located in Blaine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blaine County?
Blaine County public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Blaine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Blaine County include: Chinook High School vs. Harlem High School, Harlem High School vs. Hays-lodge Pole High School, Harlem High School vs. Chinook High School
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