Belt School vs Joliet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 259 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belt School
Belt · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
178 students
Joliet School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
177 students
| Measure | Belt School Belt, Montana | Joliet School Joliet, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 267 | #109 of 267 |
| National rank | #2930 of 50,301 | #21028 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 178 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 37% |
| city | Belt | Joliet |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belt School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 55.9).
- •Belt School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Belt School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Belt School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 35.6%).
- •Joliet School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.7).
- •Belt School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 177.
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 School better than Joliet School?
On the Success Index (US), Belt School ranks higher (83.9 vs 55.9 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 Belt School and Joliet School?
About 259 km in a straight line, between Belt and Joliet in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belt School: 178. Joliet School: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belt School and Joliet School rank in Montana?
Belt School is 4th of 267 and Joliet School is 109th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).