Belt High School vs Simms High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 76 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belt High School
Belt · Public high · Grades 9–12
92 students
Simms High School
Simms · Public high · Grades 9–12
91 students
| Measure | Belt High School Belt, Montana | Simms High School Simms, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 108 | #62 of 108 |
| National rank | #3489 of 16,910 | #10731 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 92 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 30% |
| city | Belt | Simms |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belt High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 41.0).
- •Belt High School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 30%).
- •Belt High School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 30%).
- •Belt High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 39.6%).
- •Simms High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.5).
- •Belt High School is the larger school with 92 students compared with 91.
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 Belt High School better than Simms High School?
On the Success Index (US), Belt High School ranks higher (69.2 vs 41.0 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 Belt High School and Simms High School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Belt and Simms in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belt High School: 92. Simms High School: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belt High School and Simms High School rank in Montana?
Belt High School is 7th of 108 and Simms High School is 62nd of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).