For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 178 students in Toole County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Toole County, MT are Sunburst High School and Shelby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Toole County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Toole County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Toole County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelby High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Toole County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunburst High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
414 3rd St South
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2811
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Shelby High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Toole County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1010 Oilfield Avenue
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Gr: PK-3 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1880 Loop Road
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 937-2816
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 937-2816
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
1214 Rim Road
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 937-2816
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 937-2816
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
333 2100 Road S
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 759-5477
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 759-5477
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Toole County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Toole County, MT include Sunburst High School and Shelby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Toole County?
2 public high schools are located in Toole County.
What is the racial composition of students in Toole County?
Toole County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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