For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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: Belfry High School vs. Red Lodge High School, Bridger High School vs. Fromberg High School, Fromberg High School vs. Bridger High School
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