Belgrade High School vs Columbia Falls High Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 367 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
Columbia Falls High Schl
Columbia Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
691 students
| Measure | Belgrade High School Belgrade, Montana | Columbia Falls High Schl Columbia Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 108 | #84 of 108 |
| National rank | #7116 of 16,910 | #14091 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 958 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 958 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| city | Belgrade | Columbia Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belgrade High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 26.4).
- •Belgrade High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Belgrade High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Belgrade High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 99.4%).
- •Columbia Falls High Schl does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.7).
- •Belgrade High School is the larger school with 958 students compared with 691.
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 Columbia Falls High Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Belgrade High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 26.4 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 Columbia Falls High Schl?
About 367 km in a straight line, between Belgrade and Columbia Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belgrade High School: 958. Columbia Falls High Schl: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belgrade High School and Columbia Falls High Schl rank in Montana?
Belgrade High School is 29th of 108 and Columbia Falls High Schl is 84th of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).