For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 464 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 31% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Carbon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public high schools.
Carbon County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Red Lodge 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Carbon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bridger High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Roberts High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
Fromberg High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #44.
Red Lodge High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #55.
Joliet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Park St
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Belfry High School
Magnet School
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Carbon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
318 Elwell
Edgar, MT 59026
(406) 962-3439
Edgar, MT 59026
(406) 962-3439
Grades: PK-6
| 4 students
311 South Oakes
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2110
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2110
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 22% (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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