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Best Cascade County Public High Schools (2026)

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 score of 28% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and 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 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)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Belt High School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
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1 Church Street
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351

Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Centerville High School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
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693 Stockett Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167

Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #33.

Simms High School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
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123 Walker Street
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110

Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #44.

C M Russell High School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
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228 17th Avenue Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6100

Gr: 9-12 | 1,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #55.

Cascade High School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
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321 Central Ave W
Cascade, MT 59421
(406) 468-2267

Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #66.

Great Falls High School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
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1900 2nd Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6250

Gr: 9-12 | 1,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: n/an/a

Mt School For Deaf & Blnd High School

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3911 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017

Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

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