| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lodge High School District | Red Lodge | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 176 | 1 | 9–12 | 2 |
| Fromberg K-12 | Edgar | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 106 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Bridger K-12 Schools | Bridger | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 199 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Joliet High School District | Boyd | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 139 | 1 | 9–12 | 2 |
| Belfry K-12 Schools | Bearcreek | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 63 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Roberts K-12 Schools | Roberts | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 122 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Carbon County compares
Together they enroll 805 students across 14 schools. The largest is Bridger K-12 Schools with 199 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Montana average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Carbon County, Montana
Carbon County has 6 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Carbon County is Red Lodge High School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Montana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Carbon County, MT?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Carbon County, MT. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Carbon County, MT?
Of the districts serving Carbon County, Red Lodge High School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 84th percentile among Montana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Montana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Montana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Montana only, never across state lines.