Best Schools in Yellowstone County, MT
Yellowstone County, MT has a total of 84 schools including 15 high schools, 19 middle schools and 50 elementary schools. A total of 27,583 students attend Yellowstone County, MT schools. On average, schools in Yellowstone County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Yellowstone County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Yellowstone County, MT
Yellowstone County, MT has 15 high schools with 8,438 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Yellowstone County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Yellowstone County meet expectations.
1. Tongue River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
2. Rocky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Big Horn County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
3. Custer High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Custer K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 36 Students
4. Broadview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broadview H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
5. Billings West High School
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Billings H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2269 Students
6. Skyview High School
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Billings H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1602 Students
7. Billings Sr High School
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Billings H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1739 Students
8. Laurel High School
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Laurel H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students
9. Shepherd High School
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Shepherd H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
10. Huntley Project High Schl
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Huntley Project K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 230 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yellowstone County, MT
Yellowstone County, MT has 19 middle schools with 6,024 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Yellowstone County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Yellowstone County don't meet expectations.
1. Tongue River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
2. Broadview 7-8
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Broadview Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 21 Students
3. Rocky Mountain Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Big Horn County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 252 Students
4. Ben Steele Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
5. Elysian Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Elysian Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
6. Castle Rock Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 703 Students
7. Will James Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
8. Lewis & Clark Middle School
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Billings Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students
9. Canyon Creek 7-8
SchoolGrade
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Canyon Creek Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 46 Students
10. Shepherd Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 196 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yellowstone County, MT
Yellowstone County, MT has 50 elementary schools with 13,121 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Yellowstone County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Yellowstone County don't meet expectations.
1. Meadowlark School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
2. Arrowhead School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
3. Tongue River Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sheridan County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 230 Students
4. Boulder School
SchoolGrade
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Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
5. Central Heights School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
6. Elysian School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Elysian Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
7. Highland School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
8. Eagle Cliffs Elementary
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Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
9. Poly Drive School
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Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students
10. Elder Grove School
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Elder Grove Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Yellowstone County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Yellowstone County, MT has a total population of 164,731 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Yellowstone County, MT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Yellowstone County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yellowstone County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Yellowstone County, MT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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