Top 5 Best Yellowstone County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 7,254 students in Yellowstone County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Yellowstone County, MT are Custer High School, Broadview High School and Billings West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yellowstone County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Montana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Yellowstone County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Yellowstone County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Billings West High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Montana public high school average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Best Yellowstone County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Custer High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
304 4th Avenue
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Broadview High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13935 1st Street
Broadview, MT 59015
(406) 667-2337
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
Billings West High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2201 St Johns Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,180 students
Rank: #44.
Billings Sr High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,823 students
Rank: #55.
Skyview High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 High Sierra Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,657 students
Rank: #66.
Laurel High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
203 East 8th Street
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-7911
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #77.
Shepherd High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7842 Shepherd Road
Shepherd, MT 59079
(406) 373-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #88.
Huntley Project High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1477 Ash Street
Worden, MT 59088
(406) 967-2540
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lockwood High School
1932 Us Hwy 87 E
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-6022
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Yellowstone County, MT

Yellowstone County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
214 Lake Ave
Molt, MT 59057
(406) 669-3224
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
2802 13th Street West
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 255-3876
Grades: PK-K
| 160 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Yellowstone County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Yellowstone County, MT include Custer High School, Broadview High School and Billings West High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yellowstone County, MT?
9 public high schools are located in Yellowstone County, MT.
What is the racial composition of students in Yellowstone County, MT?
Yellowstone County, MT public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Montana public high schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).

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