Belgrade High School vs Big Sky High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 251 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belgrade High School
Belgrade · Public high · Grades 9–12
958 students
Big Sky High School
Missoula · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students
| Measure | Belgrade High School Belgrade, Montana | Big Sky High School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 108 | #48 of 108 |
| National rank | #7116 of 16,910 | #9705 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 958 | 1,148 |
| Enrollment | 958 | 1,148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| city | Belgrade | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belgrade High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 44.9).
- •Belgrade High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Belgrade High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 39%).
- •Belgrade High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 36.4%).
- •Big Sky High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
- •Big Sky High School is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 958.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belgrade High School better than Big Sky High School?
On the Success Index (US), Belgrade High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 44.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belgrade High School and Big Sky High School?
About 251 km in a straight line, between Belgrade and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belgrade High School: 958. Big Sky High School: 1,148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belgrade High School and Big Sky High School rank in Montana?
Belgrade High School is 29th of 108 and Big Sky High School is 48th of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).