For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 360 students in Dawson County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Dawson County, MT are Richey High School and Dawson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Dawson 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 Dawson High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Dawson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richey High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Royal Avenue
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5523
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5523
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Dawson High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 North Merrill Avenue
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5265
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5265
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dawson County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Dawson County, MT include Richey High School and Dawson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dawson County?
2 public high schools are located in Dawson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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