Bench School vs Poplar School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 356 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bench School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
Poplar School
Poplar · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
329 students
| Measure | Bench School Billings, Montana | Poplar School Poplar, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 267 | #245 of 267 |
| National rank | #37080 of 50,301 | #46673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 332 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 7.5% |
| city | Billings | Poplar |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bench School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 16.9).
- •Bench School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Bench School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Bench School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 100%).
- •Poplar School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 15.1).
- •Bench School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 329.
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 Bench School better than Poplar School?
On the Success Index (US), Bench School ranks higher (32.2 vs 16.9 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 Bench School and Poplar School?
About 356 km in a straight line, between Billings and Poplar in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bench School: 332. Poplar School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bench School and Poplar School rank in Montana?
Bench School is 215th of 267 and Poplar School is 245th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).