Browning H S School District

129 1st Ave Se
Browning, MT 59417
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Browning H S School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 611 students in Browning H S School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Browning H S School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
840 Schools
# Students
611 Students
149,638 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
10,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Browning H S School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#336 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤5%
35%
≤5%
46%
≤5%
37%
67%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.40
% American Indian
96%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
1%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,455 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,270. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,795 is higher than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,455
$15,270
Spending / Student
$21,795
$15,359

Best Browning H S School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Browning High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Highway 89
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2745
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Browning H S School District?
Browning H S School District manages 1 public schools serving 611 students.
What is the rank of Browning H S School District?
Browning H S School District is ranked #331 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Browning H S School District?
96% of Browning H S School District students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Browning H S School District?
Browning H S School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Browning H S School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,795 is higher than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 611 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 67% (Top 30% in MT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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