For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 178 students in Phillips County, MT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Phillips County, MT are Saco High School, Dodson High School and Malta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phillips County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Phillips County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Phillips County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Malta High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Phillips County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saco High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 Hwy 243
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Dodson High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Malta High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2002
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2002
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Phillips County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Phillips County, MT include Saco High School, Dodson High School and Malta High School.
How many public high schools are located in Phillips County?
4 public high schools are located in Phillips County.
What is the racial composition of students in Phillips County?
Phillips County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Phillips County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Phillips County include: Malta High School vs. Dodson High School, Malta High School vs. Saco High School, Saco High School vs. Malta High School
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