Belgrade High School vs Helena High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 111 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
Helena High School
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
979 students
| Measure | Belgrade High School Belgrade, Montana | Helena High School Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 108 | #19 of 108 |
| National rank | #7116 of 16,910 | #5874 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 958 | 979 |
| Enrollment | 958 | 979 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| city | Belgrade | Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 54.7).
- •Helena High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Helena High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Helena High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 31.5%).
- •Belgrade High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 15.8).
- •Helena High School is the larger school with 979 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 Helena High School?
On the Success Index (US), Helena High School ranks higher (59.7 vs 54.7 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 Helena High School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Belgrade and Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belgrade High School: 958. Helena High School: 979. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belgrade High School and Helena High School rank in Montana?
Belgrade High School is 29th of 108 and Helena High School is 19th of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).