For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 294 students in Rosebud County, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rosebud County, MT are Ashland 7-8, Rosebud 7-8 and Birney School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rosebud County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Rosebud County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rosebud County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ashland 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Old Mission Road
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rosebud 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Main Street
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Gr: 7-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Birney School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 Commercial Street
Birney, MT 59012
(406) 984-6247
Birney, MT 59012
(406) 984-6247
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Forsyth 7-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
917 Park
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Gr: 7-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Frank Brattin Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 Olive Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Lame Deer 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
South Highway 39
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Gr: 7-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rosebud County, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rosebud County, MT include Ashland 7-8, Rosebud 7-8 and Birney School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rosebud County?
6 public middle schools are located in Rosebud County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rosebud County?
Rosebud County public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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