Melstone High School

Melstone High School is the sole public high school serving grades 9-12 in the small town of Melstone, Montana. Despite its small size of just 28 students, this standout school consistently outperforms the state average in key academic areas and has steadily improved its statewide ranking over the past several years.

Melstone High School boasts impressive academic performance, with 11th-grade students exceeding the state average proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's strong performance is reflected in its statewide ranking, which has climbed from 55th out of 119 schools in 2017-2018 to 28th out of 182 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, the Melstone High School District is ranked 52 out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Despite the economic challenges faced by the school community, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Melstone High School is able to provide a high-quality education and a supportive learning environment for its students. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 6.5 to 1 suggests a personalized approach to learning, and its per-student spending of $23,366 is significantly higher than the state average. These factors, combined with the school's consistent improvement and strong academic performance, make Melstone High School a standout educational institution in the region.