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Best Pondera County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 255 students in Pondera County, MT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pondera County, MT are Heart Butte High School, Valier High School and Conrad High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pondera County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Pondera County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Pondera County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Conrad High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Pondera County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heart Butte High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 School Rd
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-3344
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Valier High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
804 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3613
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Conrad High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
308 South Illinois St
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3285
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pondera County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pondera County, MT include Heart Butte High School, Valier High School and Conrad High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pondera County?
3 public high schools are located in Pondera County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pondera County?
Pondera County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% 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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