For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,976 students in Billings, MT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Billings, MT are Billings Sr High School, Billings West High School and Skyview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Billings, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Billings have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Billings, 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Billings, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
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 | 2,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,542 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
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 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
415 North 30th St
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5994
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5994
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
415 North 30th St
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5120
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 Billings, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Billings, MT include Billings Sr High School, Billings West High School and Skyview High School.
How many public high schools are located in Billings?
6 public high schools are located in Billings.
What is the racial composition of students in Billings?
Billings public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Billings are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Billings include: Billings Sr High School vs. Billings West High School, Skyview High School vs. Billings West High School, Billings West High School vs. Billings Sr High School
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