Best Pondera County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 255 students in Pondera County, MT.

The top-ranked public high schools in Pondera County, MT are Heart Butte High School, Valier High School and Conrad High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pondera County, MT public high schools have an score of 33% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Pondera County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.

Pondera County, MT public high school have a of 82%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Conrad High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Pondera County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Heart Butte High School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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Top 30%

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1 School Rd
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-3344

Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Rank: #22.

Valier High School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
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804 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3613

Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #33.

Conrad High School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
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308 South Illinois St
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3285

Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pondera County, MT

Pondera County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Brady 7-8 Middle School (Closed 2023)

Box 166
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522

Gr: 7-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Brady High School (Closed 2006)

Box 166
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522

Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Brady School (Closed 2006)

Box 166
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522

Gr: PK-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Dupuyer School (Closed 2025)

319 Columbus Loop
Dupuyer, MT 59432
(406) 472-3297

Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Heart Butte 7-8 Middle School (Closed 2023)

Box 259
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200

Gr: 7-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Prairie View School (Closed 2005)

220 North Wisconsin St
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 271-5251

Gr: 3-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pondera County, MT?

The top-ranked public high schools in Pondera County, MT include Heart Butte High School, Valier High School and Conrad High School.

How many public high schools are located in Pondera County?

3 public high schools are located in Pondera County.

What is the racial composition of students in Pondera County?

Pondera County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).