For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,462 students in Cascade County, MT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cascade County, MT are Belt High School, Centerville High School and Simms High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cascade County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Cascade County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Cascade County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is C M Russell High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Cascade County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belt High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Church Street
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Centerville High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
693 Stockett Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Simms High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 Walker Street
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
C M Russell High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
228 17th Avenue Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6100
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,452 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Cascade High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
321 Central Ave W
Cascade, MT 59421
(406) 468-2267
Cascade, MT 59421
(406) 468-2267
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Great Falls High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 2nd Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6250
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,612 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd High School
Special Education School
3911 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Cascade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
251 Goonhill Road
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
1508 Millegan Road
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 866-3381
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 866-3381
Gr: PK-6 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Po Box 2429
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6600
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1 Church Street
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2501 2nd Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cascade County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cascade County, MT include Belt High School, Centerville High School and Simms High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cascade County?
7 public high schools are located in Cascade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cascade County?
Cascade County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Cascade County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cascade County include: C M Russell High School vs. Great Falls High School, Great Falls High School vs. C M Russell High School, Centerville High School vs. Great Falls High School
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