For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 2,658 students in Big Horn County, MT (there are 3 private schools, serving 278 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Big Horn County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Big Horn County, MT are Fort Smith School, Plenty Coups High School and Arrow Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Horn County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Big Horn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Big Horn County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Smith School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Avenue C
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Grades: PK-5
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Plenty Coups High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Arrow Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 Away Kurwak St.
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Grades: PK-6
| 59 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lodge Grass High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2385
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2385
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wyola 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mondell Ave
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Rank: #66.
Pryor 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Grades: 7-8
| 12 students
Rank: #77.
Hardin Intermediate
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
631 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Grades: 3-5
| 249 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lodge Grass 7-8
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2385
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2385
Grades: 7-8
| 75 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wyola School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mondell Avenue
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Grades: PK-6
| 51 students
Rank: #1010.
Hardin Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #1111.
Hardin High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
702 N Terry Avenue
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Crow Agency School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Ammaachimuua Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lodge Grass School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2333
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2333
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lustre School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2747 Masonic Drive
Decker, MT 59063
(456) 665-5756
Decker, MT 59063
(456) 665-5756
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
#1 Campus Drive
Busby, MT 59016
(406) 592-3646
Busby, MT 59016
(406) 592-3646
Grades: K-12
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeshore Drive
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Big Horn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Big Horn County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Big Horn County, MT include Fort Smith School, Plenty Coups High School and Arrow Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Big Horn County, MT?
17 public schools are located in Big Horn County, MT.
What percentage of students in Big Horn County, MT go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Big Horn County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Big Horn County, MT?
Big Horn County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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