For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 2,611 students in Big Horn County, MT (there are 2 private schools, serving 265 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Big Horn County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Big Horn County, MT are Fort Smith School, Plenty Coups High School and Pryor 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Horn County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Big Horn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Big Horn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Smith School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Avenue C
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
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 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
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 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Arrow Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Away Kurwak St.
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
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 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Wyola Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mondell Avenue
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #77.
Hardin Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
631 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Gr: 3-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
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 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #99.
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 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Crow Agency School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Ammaachimuua Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Lodge Grass School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2333
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2333
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
314 W 3rd Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-9340
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-9340
Gr: PK-2 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Campus Drive
Busby, MT 59016
(406) 592-3646
Busby, MT 59016
(406) 592-3646
Gr: K-12 | 169 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 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Big Horn County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Big Horn County, MT include Fort Smith School, Plenty Coups High School and Pryor 7-8.
How many public schools are located in Big Horn County?
16 public schools are located in Big Horn County.
What percentage of students in Big Horn County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Big Horn County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Big Horn County?
Big Horn County public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Big Horn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Big Horn County include: Arrow Creek Elementary School vs. Lodge Grass School, Arrow Creek Elementary School vs. Pryor 7-8
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