Big Sky Elementary vs Billings West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Sky Elementary
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
Billings West High School
Billings · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,115 students
| Measure | Big Sky Elementary Billings, Montana | Billings West High School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 267 | #26 of 108 |
| National rank | #34567 of 50,301 | #6946 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 373 | 2,115 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 2,115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Billings West High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 36.1).
- •Big Sky Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Billings West High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Billings West High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 59.2%).
- •Billings West High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.2).
- •Billings West High School is the larger school with 2,115 students compared with 373.
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 Big Sky Elementary better than Billings West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Billings West High School ranks higher (55.3 vs 36.1 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 Big Sky Elementary and Billings West High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sky Elementary: 373. Billings West High School: 2,115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sky Elementary and Billings West High School rank in Montana?
Big Sky Elementary is 202nd of 267 and Billings West High School is 26th of 108 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).