For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 302 students in Carbon County, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carbon County, MT are Luther School, Belfry 7-8 and Roosevelt Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbon County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Carbon County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carbon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luther School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Luther Roscoe Rd
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2480
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2480
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Belfry 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Grades: 7-8
| 10 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
413 S. Oakes
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2110
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2110
Grades: 6-8
| 123 students
Rank: #44.
Joliet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 N Park St
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: #55.
Bridger 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 North 4th Street
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3588
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3588
Grades: 7-8
| 25 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Fromberg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 School Street
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7315
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7315
Grades: 6-8
| 20 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Roberts 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 Maple St
Roberts, MT 59070
(406) 445-2421
Roberts, MT 59070
(406) 445-2421
Grades: 7-8
| 18 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 middle schools in Carbon County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carbon County, MT include Luther School, Belfry 7-8 and Roosevelt Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carbon County?
7 public middle schools are located in Carbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County?
Carbon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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