For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 447 students in Carbon County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Carbon County, MT are Bridger High School, Roberts High School and Fromberg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbon County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Carbon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public high schools.
Carbon County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Joliet High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Carbon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bridger High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
429 West Park Avenue
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3533
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3533
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Roberts High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 Maple St
Roberts, MT 59070
(406) 445-2421
Roberts, MT 59070
(406) 445-2421
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Fromberg High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 School Street
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7315
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7315
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Red Lodge High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N. Chambers Ave.
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-1903
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-1903
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Joliet High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Park St
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Carbon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 298
Boyd, MT 59013
(406) 962-3374
Boyd, MT 59013
(406) 962-3374
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
318 Elwell
Edgar, MT 59026
(406) 962-3439
Edgar, MT 59026
(406) 962-3439
Gr: PK-6 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carbon County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Carbon County, MT include Bridger High School, Roberts High School and Fromberg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carbon County?
6 public high schools are located in Carbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County?
Carbon County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Carbon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carbon County include: Bridger High School vs. Fromberg High School, Belfry High School vs. Red Lodge High School, Fromberg High School vs. Bridger High School
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