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Best Yellowstone County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Broadview High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13935 1st Street
Broadview, MT 59015
(406) 667-2337
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Custer High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 4th Avenue
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Shepherd High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7842 Shepherd Road
Shepherd, MT 59079
(406) 373-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Billings Sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Billings West High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 St Johns Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Skyview High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 High Sierra Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,542 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Huntley Project High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1477 Ash Street
Worden, MT 59088
(406) 967-2540
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Laurel High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
203 East 8th Street
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-7911
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Lockwood High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1932 Us Hwy 87 E
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-6022
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Billings Early College School
415 North 30th St
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5994
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Billings Opportunity School
415 North 30th St
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5120
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

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?

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