For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 7,195 students in Yellowstone County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Yellowstone County, MT are Broadview High School, Custer High School and Shepherd 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 29% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Yellowstone County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Yellowstone County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lockwood High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Yellowstone County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Broadview High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13935 1st Street
Broadview, MT 59015
(406) 667-2337
Broadview, MT 59015
(406) 667-2337
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Custer High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 4th Avenue
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Shepherd High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7842 Shepherd Road
Shepherd, MT 59079
(406) 373-5300
Shepherd, MT 59079
(406) 373-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Billings Sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5400
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,675 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Billings West High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 St Johns Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Skyview High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1775 High Sierra Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5200
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,596 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Huntley Project High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1477 Ash Street
Worden, MT 59088
(406) 967-2540
Worden, MT 59088
(406) 967-2540
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Laurel High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 East 8th Street
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-7911
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-7911
Gr: 9-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Lockwood High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1932 Us Hwy 87 E
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-6022
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-6022
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
214 Lake Ave
Molt, MT 59057
(406) 669-3224
Molt, MT 59057
(406) 669-3224
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
2802 13th Street West
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 255-3876
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 255-3876
Gr: PK-K | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 Broadview High School, Custer High School and Shepherd High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yellowstone County?
9 public high schools are located in Yellowstone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yellowstone County?
Yellowstone County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Yellowstone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Yellowstone County include: Billings Sr High School vs. Billings West High School, Billings West High School vs. Billings Sr High School, Skyview High School vs. Billings West High School
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