For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 273 students in Pondera County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Pondera County, MT are Heart Butte High School, Conrad High School and Valier 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 average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Pondera County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public high schools.
Pondera County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, 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 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Pondera County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heart Butte High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 School Rd
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-3344
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Conrad High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 South Illinois St
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3285
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3285
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
Rank: #33.
Valier High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3613
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3613
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Pondera County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 259
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 32 students
220 North Wisconsin St
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 271-5251
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 271-5251
Grades: 3-5
| 131 students
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, Conrad High School and Valier 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 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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