For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 178 students in Toole County, MT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Toole County, MT are Sunburst High School and Shelby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Toole County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Toole County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Toole County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less 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 21% 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 Toole County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunburst High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
414 3rd St South
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2811
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
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 Toole County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Toole County, MT include Sunburst High School and Shelby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Toole County?
2 public high schools are located in Toole County.
What is the racial composition of students in Toole County?
Toole County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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