For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 679 students in Big Horn County, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Big Horn County, MT are Pryor 7-8, Wyola 7-8 and Hardin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Horn County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Big Horn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Big Horn County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pryor 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Gr: 7-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Wyola 7-8
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mondell Ave
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Gr: 7-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #33.
Hardin Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Lodge Grass 7-8
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2385
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2385
Gr: 7-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeshore Drive
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 middle schools in Big Horn County, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Big Horn County, MT include Pryor 7-8, Wyola 7-8 and Hardin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Big Horn County?
6 public middle schools are located in Big Horn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Horn County?
Big Horn County public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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