For the 2025 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 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 25% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), 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 86%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shepherd High School, with ≥95% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Custer High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 4th Avenue
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Billings West High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 St Johns Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,210 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Shepherd High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7842 Shepherd Road
Shepherd, MT 59079
(406) 373-5300
Shepherd, MT 59079
(406) 373-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #66.
Billings Sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5400
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,675 students
Rank: #77.
Skyview High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1775 High Sierra Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5200
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,596 students
Rank: #88.
Laurel High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 East 8th Street
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-7911
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-7911
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #99.
Lockwood High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Yellowstone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2802 13th Street West
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 255-3876
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 Broadview High School, Custer High School and Billings West 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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