For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 459 students in Jefferson County, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, MT are Cardwell School, Montana City Middle School and Clancy 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardwell School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Highway 359
Cardwell, MT 59721
(406) 287-3321
Cardwell, MT 59721
(406) 287-3321
Grades: PK-8
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
Montana City Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Mcclellan Creek Road
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 442-6779
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 442-6779
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Clancy 7-8
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 Clancy Creek Road
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 933-5531
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 933-5531
Grades: 7-8
| 87 students
Rank: #44.
Boulder 7-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 S Washington
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3316
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3316
Grades: 7-8
| 53 students
Rank: #55.
Whitehall 6-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Division
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3882
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3882
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, MT include Cardwell School, Montana City Middle School and Clancy 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
5 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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