For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 178 students in Phillips County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Phillips County, MT are Saco High School, Dodson High School and Whitewater High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phillips County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Phillips County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Phillips County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Malta 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 34% 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 Phillips County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saco High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 Hwy 243
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Dodson High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Whitewater High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #44.
Malta High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2002
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2002
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Phillips County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30miles South Of Malta Content
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 658-2643
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 658-2643
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
123 School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 673-3386
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 673-3386
Grades: K-6
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Phillips County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Phillips County, MT include Saco High School, Dodson High School and Whitewater High School.
How many public high schools are located in Phillips County?
4 public high schools are located in Phillips County.
What is the racial composition of students in Phillips County?
Phillips County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Phillips County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Phillips County include: Saco High School vs. Malta High School, Malta High School vs. Saco High School, Malta High School vs. Dodson High School
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