For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 635 students in Musselshell County, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Musselshell County, MT are Melstone Middle School, Melstone High School and Roundup Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Musselshell County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Musselshell County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Musselshell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melstone Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Melstone High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Roundup Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 11th Ave East
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-1512
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-1512
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Roundup High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 6th Ave W
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-2402
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-2402
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Melstone School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Gr: PK-6 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #66.
Roundup 7-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 6th Ave W
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-2402
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-2402
Gr: 7-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Musselshell County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Musselshell County, MT include Melstone Middle School, Melstone High School and Roundup Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Musselshell County?
6 public schools are located in Musselshell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Musselshell County?
Musselshell County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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