For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 96 students in Musselshell County, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Musselshell County, MT are Melstone Middle School and Roundup 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Musselshell County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Musselshell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 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.
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 middle schools in Musselshell County, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Musselshell County, MT include Melstone Middle School and Roundup 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Musselshell County?
2 public middle schools are located in Musselshell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Musselshell County?
Musselshell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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