For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 143 students in Shelby, MT.
The top-ranked public high school in Shelby, MT is Shelby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, MT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Shelby, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelby High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Shelby, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelby High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shelby, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shelby, MT include Shelby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby?
1 public high schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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