For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 48 students in Darby, MT.
The top-ranked public middle school in Darby, MT is Darby 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darby, MT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Darby have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Darby, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darby 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Gr: 7-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Darby, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Darby, MT include Darby 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Darby?
1 public middle schools are located in Darby.
What is the racial composition of students in Darby?
Darby public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.