For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 43 students in Garfield County, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Garfield County, MT are Cohagen School and Jordan 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Garfield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cohagen School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19 3rd St. E.
Cohagen, MT 59322
(406) 557-2771
Cohagen, MT 59322
(406) 557-2771
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Jordan 7-8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 Marguerite St
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Grades: 7-8
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
9 Seven Blackfoot Road
Brusett, MT 59318
(406) 557-2782
Brusett, MT 59318
(406) 557-2782
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Garfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
C/o Linda Rich, Box 65
Sand Springs, MT 59077
(406) 557-6134
Sand Springs, MT 59077
(406) 557-6134
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
1715 Hwy 200 West
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6216
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6216
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3194 Highway 200 W
Sand Springs, MT 59077
(406) 557-2774
Sand Springs, MT 59077
(406) 557-2774
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
26 Miles East
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2857
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2857
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Garfield County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Garfield County, MT include Cohagen School and Jordan 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Garfield County?
4 public middle schools are located in Garfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County?
Garfield County public middle schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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