For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 465 students in Rosebud County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Rosebud County, MT are Rosebud High School, Forsyth High School and Colstrip High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rosebud County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Rosebud County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Rosebud County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colstrip High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Rosebud County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rosebud High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Main Street
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Forsyth High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
917 Park
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Colstrip High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Pine Butte Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #44.
Lame Deer High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3 Mi South Of Lame Deer
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rosebud County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 Main St
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rosebud County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Rosebud County, MT include Rosebud High School, Forsyth High School and Colstrip High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rosebud County?
4 public high schools are located in Rosebud County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rosebud County?
Rosebud County public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Rosebud County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rosebud County include: Lame Deer High School vs. Forsyth High School, Forsyth High School vs. Lame Deer High School
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