Top 10 Best Big Horn County Public Schools (2024)

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 Big Horn County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Smith School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
502 Avenue C
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Grades: PK-5
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Plenty Coups High School
Math: <50%
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Arrow Creek Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
612 Away Kurwak St.
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Grades: PK-6
| 59 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lodge Grass High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2385
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wyola 7-8
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Mondell Ave
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Rank: #66.
Pryor 7-8
Reading: ≤20%
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Grades: 7-8
| 12 students
Rank: #77.
Hardin Intermediate
Math: 15% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
631 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Grades: 3-5
| 249 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lodge Grass 7-8
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2385
Grades: 7-8
| 75 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wyola School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Mondell Avenue
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Grades: PK-6
| 51 students
Rank: #1010.
Hardin Middle School
Math: 4% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
611 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #1111.
Hardin High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
702 N Terry Avenue
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Crow Agency School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Ammaachimuua Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lodge Grass School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2333
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Primary
314 W 3rd Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-9340
Grades: PK-2
| 353 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lustre School
Magnet School
Charter School
2747 Masonic Drive
Decker, MT 59063
(456) 665-5756
Grades: K-4
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
#1 Campus Drive
Busby, MT 59016
(406) 592-3646
Grades: K-12
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spring Creek School
Lakeshore Drive
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Big Horn County, MT

Big Horn County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
625 W 4th
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-1696
Grades: 1-5
| 6 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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