Best Schools in Big Horn County, MT
Big Horn County, MT has 22 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 3,429 students. On average they score 10% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Big Horn County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Big Horn County, MT
The top high schools in Big Horn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plenty Coups High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plenty Coups H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 58 Students
2. Lodge Grass High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lodge Grass H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 172 Students
3. Lame Deer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lame Deer H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 169 Students
4. Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 512 Students
Best Middle Schools in Big Horn County, MT
The top middle schools in Big Horn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pryor 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pryor Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 24 Students
2. Hardin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 404 Students
3. Wyola 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyola Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 32 Students
4. Lodge Grass 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lodge Grass Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 85 Students
5. Lame Deer 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lame Deer Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 89 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Big Horn County, MT
The top elementary schools in Big Horn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Smith School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 22 Students
2. Arrow Creek Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pryor Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 47 Students
3. Hardin Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Elem • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 258 Students
4. Wyola Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyola Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 56 Students
5. Lodge Grass School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lodge Grass Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 189 Students
6. Crow Agency School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 Students
7. Lame Deer School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lame Deer Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 293 Students
8. Big Horn Valley Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Horn Valley Christian School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 15 Students
9. Spring Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Creek Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 7 Students
10. Pretty Eagle Cthlc Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pretty Eagle Cthlc Schl • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 136 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Big Horn County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Big Horn County, MT has a total population of 13,124 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Big Horn County, MT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Big Horn County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Big Horn County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Big Horn County, MT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Big Horn County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Big Horn County, MT
How many schools are in Big Horn County, MT?
Big Horn County, MT has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 3,429 students in total.
How do schools in Big Horn County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Big Horn County score 10% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Big Horn County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Big Horn County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Big Horn County
6 places in Big Horn County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Hardin (4)
- Lodge Grass (3)
- Pryor (3)
- Wyola (2)
- Crow Agency (1)
- Decker (1)
School districts (1)
- Hardin Elem (5 schools)