Best Schools in Carbon County, MT
Carbon County, MT has 25 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 11 elementary) serving 2,793 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Carbon County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carbon County, MT
The top high schools in Carbon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bridger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridger K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
2. Red Lodge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Lodge H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 176 Students
3. Joliet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joliet H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 139 Students
4. Roberts High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roberts K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students
5. Fromberg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fromberg K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 33 Students
6. Belfry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belfry K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 17 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carbon County, MT
The top middle schools in Carbon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bridger 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridger K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 25 Students
2. Joliet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joliet Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students
3. Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 573 Students
4. Roosevelt Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Lodge Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 123 Students
5. Belfry 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belfry K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 10 Students
6. Roberts 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roberts K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 18 Students
7. Absarokee 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Absarokee Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 43 Students
8. Fromberg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fromberg K-12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 20 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carbon County, MT
The top elementary schools in Carbon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Luther School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Luther Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 11 Students
2. Mountain View School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Lodge Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
3. Fred W Graff School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel Elem • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 278 Students
4. Joliet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joliet Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 175 Students
5. Absarokee School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Absarokee Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 64 Students
6. Bridger Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridger K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 118 Students
7. Roberts School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roberts K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 61 Students
8. Belfry School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belfry K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 36 Students
9. Fromberg School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fromberg K-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 53 Students
10. South School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 165 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carbon County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carbon County, MT has a total population of 10,473 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carbon 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 Carbon County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carbon County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carbon 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 Carbon County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carbon County, MT
How many schools are in Carbon County, MT?
Carbon County, MT has 25 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 2,793 students in total.
How do schools in Carbon County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Carbon County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Carbon County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carbon 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: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 10%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Carbon County
7 places in Carbon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (4)
- Belfry K-12 Schools (3 schools)
- Bridger K-12 Schools (3 schools)
- Fromberg K-12 (3 schools)
- Roberts K-12 Schools (3 schools)