For the 2025 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 Cascade 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 24% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Cascade County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Cascade County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is C M Russell High School, with 89% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
Cascade High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 Central Ave W
Cascade, MT 59421
(406) 468-2267
Cascade, MT 59421
(406) 468-2267
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #44.
C M Russell High School
(Math: 30% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,452 students
Rank: #55.
Simms High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
123 Walker Street
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #66.
Great Falls High School
(Math: 16% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,612 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
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School
Location
Grades
Students
1508 Millegan Road
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 866-3381
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 866-3381
Grades: PK-6
| 7 students
Po Box 2429
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6600
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
1 Church Street
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351
Grades: PK-8
| 25 students
2501 2nd Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
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 Cascade 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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