📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
16 Rated Districts in the Billings, MT Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Montana districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Broadview High School District | Broadview | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #2 | Absarokee High School District | Absarokee | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #3 | Red Lodge High School District | Red Lodge | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #4 | Billings High School District | Billings | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #5 | Fromberg K-12 | Fromberg | 6/10 Average | 54th |
| #6 | Shepherd High School District | Shepherd | 6/10 Average | 54th |
| #7 | Bridger K-12 Schools | Bridger | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #8 | Huntley Project K-12 Schools | Worden | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #9 | Custer K-12 Schools | Custer | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #10 | Columbus High School District | Columbus | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #11 | Joliet High School District | Joliet | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #12 | Laurel High School District | Laurel | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #13 | Rapelje High School District | Rapelje | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #14 | Belfry K-12 Schools | Belfry | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
| #15 | Roberts K-12 Schools | Roberts | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #16 | Park City High School District | Park City | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
Best School Districts in the Billings, MT Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Montana) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Billings, MT metro area? ▼
Among the 16 rated districts in the Billings, MT metro area, the highest-rated is Broadview High School District (Broadview), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 98th percentile of Montana districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.