Best public high schools in the Billings metro area

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May 14, 2025
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Best public high schools in the Billings metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Billings metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.

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#9. Lockwood High School

- Location: Lockwood K-12, MT
- Enrollment: 546 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: C-

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#8. Laurel High School

- Location: Laurel, MT
- Enrollment: 619 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: C

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#7. Park City High School

- Location: Park City, MT
- Enrollment: 102 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: C

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#6. Joliet High School

- Location: Joliet, MT
- Enrollment: 139 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B-

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#5. Skyview High School

- Location: Billings High School District, MT
- Enrollment: 1,602 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B-

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#4. Shepherd High School

- Location: Shepherd, MT
- Enrollment: 253 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#3. Huntley Project High School

- Location: Huntley Project Public Schools, MT
- Enrollment: 230 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#2. Billings Senior High School

- Location: Billings High School District, MT
- Enrollment: 1,739 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#1. Billings West High School

- Location: Billings High School District, MT
- Enrollment: 2,269 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 97 metros.

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