Best Schools in Hill County, MT
Hill County, MT has 22 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 3,443 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Hill County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hill County, MT
The top high schools in Hill County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chester-joplin-inverness Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester-joplin-inverness Hs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 65 Students
2. Havre High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Havre H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
3. North Star High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Star Hs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students
4. Box Elder High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Box Elder H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 108 Students
5. Rocky Boy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rocky Boy H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hill County, MT
The top middle schools in Hill County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Star 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Star Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 36 Students
2. Havre Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Havre Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 388 Students
3. Chester-joplin-inverness 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester-joplin-inverness El • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 38 Students
4. Box Elder 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Box Elder Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 56 Students
5. Rocky Boy 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rocky Boy Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 70 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hill County, MT
The top elementary schools in Hill County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chester-joplin-inverness Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester-joplin-inverness El • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 142 Students
2. Cottonwood School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cottonwood Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 25 Students
3. Gildford Colony School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gildford Colony Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 15 Students
4. Lincoln-mckinley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Havre Elem • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 301 Students
5. Sunnyside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Havre Elem • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 259 Students
6. North Star School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Star Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 114 Students
7. Box Elder School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Box Elder Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 247 Students
8. Rocky Boy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rocky Boy Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 416 Students
9. Davey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davey Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 16 Students
10. Cool Spring Colony School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester-joplin-inverness El • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 9 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hill County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hill County, MT has a total population of 16,309 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hill County, MT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hill County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hill County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hill County, MT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hill County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hill County, MT
How many schools are in Hill County, MT?
Hill County, MT has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 3,443 students in total.
How do schools in Hill County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Hill County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Hill County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hill County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hill County
4 places in Hill County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Havre Elem (4 schools)