For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 944 students in Big Horn County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Big Horn County, MT are Plenty Coups High School, Lodge Grass High School and Hardin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Horn County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Big Horn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Big Horn County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 58%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lodge Grass High School, with 60-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Big Horn County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plenty Coups High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Lodge Grass High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2385
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2385
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Hardin High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
702 N Terry Avenue
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Campus Drive
Busby, MT 59016
(406) 592-3646
Busby, MT 59016
(406) 592-3646
Gr: K-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Big Horn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
625 W 4th
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-1696
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-1696
Gr: 1-5 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Big Horn County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Big Horn County, MT include Plenty Coups High School, Lodge Grass High School and Hardin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Big Horn County?
4 public high schools are located in Big Horn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Horn County?
Big Horn County public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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