For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 465 students in Fergus County, MT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fergus County, MT are Denton High School, Winifred High School and Moore High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fergus County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Fergus County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public high schools.
Fergus County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fergus High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Fergus County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denton High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Winifred High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 Main Street
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5420
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5420
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Moore High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 Highland Ave
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Fergus High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Casino Creek Drive
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2321
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
310 East 2nd Street
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fergus County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fergus County, MT include Denton High School, Winifred High School and Moore High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fergus County?
6 public high schools are located in Fergus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus County?
Fergus County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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