| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney High School District | Crane | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 387 | 1 | 9–12 | 2 |
| Fairview High School District | Fairview | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 116 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Lambert High School District | Lambert | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 43 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Savage High School District | Savage | Not rated | 29 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
How Richland County compares
Together they enroll 575 students across 4 schools. The largest is Sidney High School District with 387 students. Districts here average 4.3/10, below the Montana average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 5/10. 1 of the 4 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Richland County, Montana
Richland County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Richland County is Sidney High School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Montana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Richland County, MT?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Richland County, MT. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Richland County, MT?
Of the districts serving Richland County, Sidney High School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 48th percentile among Montana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Montana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Montana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Montana only, never across state lines.