NCES CCD 2024-25 5 schools MT

Best-Resourced Schools in Browning, MT

5 public K-12 schools in Browning from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

5 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Browning's 5 public schools is Browning High School, scoring 32/100, against a city average of 39.6/100. Computed live across every Browning campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Browning, MT, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

5
Schools
1,865
Students
39.6/100
Avg Quality
13.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Browning Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Browning, MT enrolls 1,865 students across 5 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 13.2:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 39.6/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Browning on this index is Browning High School, at 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 633 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Browning spans 2 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Browning High School accounts for 33.9% of all Browning public-school enrollment

That dominant concentration means Browning-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: High. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Browning school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities

Browning school enrollment ranges from 258 students (lowest) to 633 students (highest), a spread of 375 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Browning student-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 — low (typically associated with smaller schools or per-school staffing investment that often correlates with stronger per-student supports)

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Browning High School 32
2. Browning Middle School 51
3. Kw-Vc Elementary 39
4. Napi School 31
5. Browning Elementary 45

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Browning, MT?

The highest-ranked school in Browning is Browning High School with a quality score of 32/100. There are 5 public schools in Browning with 1,865 total students.

How many schools are in Browning, MT?

Browning has 5 public schools with a total enrollment of 1,865 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 13.2:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.