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Fairfield High School

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Fairfield High School ranks 80 th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

80^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 56% of Montana high schools

Summary

Fairfield High School is a public high school in Fairfield, Montana, serving 107 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Fairfield High School District, which is ranked 177 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fairfield High School has consistently performed well academically, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has also earned a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10 among Montana high schools in several recent school years, including ranking 2nd out of 119 schools in 2018-2019 and 5th out of 119 schools in 2017-2018. Additionally, Fairfield High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.8 to 9.8 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Choteau High School (10.2) and Simms High School (9.1).

While Fairfield High School's performance has been strong overall, its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating have fluctuated over the years, suggesting that the school's performance may be influenced by factors that can change from year to year. Additionally, the nearby Power High School also performs well and has a lower student-teacher ratio than Fairfield High School. However, Fairfield High School continues to outperform many of its nearby counterparts, and the school has seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that its student population may be becoming less economically disadvantaged over time.

107

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,946

Per pupil spending ?

37.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13 7th Street
Fairfield, MT 59436

(406) 467-2528

District: Fairfield High School

Feeder schools for Fairfield High School:

Elementary:	Fairfield Elementary School
	Golden Ridge School
	Greenfield School
Middle:	Fairfield 7-8
	Greenfield 7-8

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 47th percentile in 2022 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 56th (2025) from a 47th-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the Montana median (56th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg37%

Montana avg39%

80^th of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 37 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

177^th of 387Fairfield High School among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	57.7	80 of 182	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.5	20 of 122	83.6%	★★★★☆
2023	79.9	8 of 124	93.5%	★★★★★
2022	31.2	60 of 114	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	82.4	10 of 138	92.8%	★★★★★
2019	95.4	2 of 119	98.3%	★★★★★
2018	92.1	5 of 119	95.8%	★★★★★
2017	89.5	6 of 111	94.6%	★★★★★
2016	82.3	14 of 113	87.6%	★★★★☆
2015	90.9	6 of 92	93.5%	★★★★★
2013	71.1	29 of 128	77.3%	★★★★☆
2012	64.8	47 of 129	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	35.5	97 of 122	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	70.6	33 of 135	75.6%	★★★★☆
2009	62.1	45 of 135	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.2	59 of 139	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	88.4	8 of 136	94.1%	★★★★★
2006	69.3	38 of 138	72.5%	★★★★☆
2005	90.3	7 of 142	95.1%	★★★★★
2004	69.1	45 of 137	67.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts59%+4 vs state

Science30%~ state avg

Mathematics22%-10 vs state

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Schools Near Fairfield High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	Total
Fairfield High School	Public	9-12	13 7th Street	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Fairfield High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2528	107	11	9.4	37.4%	96 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.5%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	57.7	80^th of 182 public high schools	56.0%		65.5	20^th of 122 public high schools	83.6%	60	59.1	21.7	30.4	$17,946
Simms High School	Public	9-12	123 Walker Street	Simms	59477	Cascade County	Simms High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5110	91	10	9.1	39.6%	76 (83.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.6%)	33.7	134^th of 182 public high schools	26.4%		40.5	70^th of 122 public high schools	42.6%	64	33.3	26.7	13.3	$20,517
Power High School	Public	9-12	402 Teton Ave	Power	59468	Teton County	Power High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 463-2251	39	6	6.3	43.6%	34 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	78.1	25^th of 182 public high schools	86.3%		72.4	11^th of 122 public high schools	91.0%	14	60.0	40.0	40.0	$29,491
Choteau High School	Public	9-12	204 7th Ave NW	Choteau	59422	Teton County	Choteau High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 466-5303	109	11	10.2	49.5%	97 (89.0%)	1 (0.9%)	5 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	59	77^th of 182 public high schools	57.7%		60.8	26^th of 122 public high schools	78.7%	51	45.5	31.8	31.8	$19,118

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield High School

Is Fairfield High School a good school?

Fairfield High School ranks 80^th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fairfield High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 107 students attended Fairfield High School.

What is the racial makeup of Fairfield High School?

Students at Fairfield High School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Fairfield High School in?

Fairfield High School

What schools feed into Fairfield High School?

Fairfield High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fairfield Elementary School
Elementary : Golden Ridge School
Elementary : Greenfield School
Middle : Fairfield 7-8
Middle : Greenfield 7-8

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