For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 223 students in Powder River County, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Powder River County, MT are Broadus 7-8, Powder River Co Dist High School and Broadus School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powder River County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Powder River County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Powder River County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Broadus 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Trautman
Broadus, MT 59317
(406) 436-2658
Broadus, MT 59317
(406) 436-2658
Gr: 7-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Powder River Co Dist High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Trautman
Broadus, MT 59317
(406) 436-2658
Broadus, MT 59317
(406) 436-2658
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Broadus School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
518 N Trautman
Broadus, MT 59317
(406) 436-2637
Broadus, MT 59317
(406) 436-2637
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Hwy 59 N In Biddle
Biddle, MT 59314
(406) 427-5290
Biddle, MT 59314
(406) 427-5290
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Powder River County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Powder River County, MT include Broadus 7-8, Powder River Co Dist High School and Broadus School.
How many public schools are located in Powder River County?
4 public schools are located in Powder River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Powder River County?
Powder River County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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