For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 277 students in Dawson County, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dawson County, MT are Deer Creek School, Richey 7-8 and Lindsay School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Dawson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Creek School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12 Road 564
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 687-3724
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 687-3724
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Richey 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Royal Avenue
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5680
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5680
Gr: 7-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #33.
Lindsay School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Miles W Glendive, Hwy 200 M
Lindsay, MT 59339
(406) 584-7486
Lindsay, MT 59339
(406) 584-7486
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 North Meade Ave
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2356
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2356
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
2285 Fas 470
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 583-7575
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 583-7575
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dawson County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dawson County, MT include Deer Creek School, Richey 7-8 and Lindsay School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dawson County?
5 public middle schools are located in Dawson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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