For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 192 students in Madison County, MT. The top ranked public middle schools in Madison County, MT are Ennis 7-8, Alder School and Harrison 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ennis 7-8
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
223 S. Charles Ave
Ennis, MT 59729
(406) 682-4237
Ennis, MT 59729
(406) 682-4237
Grades: 7-8
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Alder School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36 Upper Ruby River Rd
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Harrison 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Harrison St
Harrison, MT 59735
(406) 685-3428
Harrison, MT 59735
(406) 685-3428
Grades: 7-8
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
Twin Bridges Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 West 6th St
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
(406) 684-5613
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
(406) 684-5613
Grades: 5-8
| 61 students
Rank: #55.
Sheridan 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
107 Madison Street
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Grades: 7-8
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Madison County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Madison County, MT include Ennis 7-8, Alder School and Harrison 7-8. Madison County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
How many public middle schools are located in Madison County?
5 public middle schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison 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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