For the 2025-26 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Pondera County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heart Butte High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 School Rd
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-3344
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-3344
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Valier High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3613
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3613
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Conrad High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 South Illinois St
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3285
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3285
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Pondera County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 166
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522
Gr: 7-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Box 166
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Box 166
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522
Gr: PK-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Box 259
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
220 North Wisconsin St
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 271-5251
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 271-5251
Gr: 3-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
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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