Big Sky Elementary vs Central Heights School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 2.1 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
Central Heights School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
| Measure | Big Sky Elementary Billings, Montana | Central Heights School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 267 | #67 of 267 |
| National rank | #34567 of 50,301 | #15030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 373 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 67% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 36.1).
- •Central Heights School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •Central Heights School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Central Heights School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 59.2%).
- •Central Heights School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.2).
- •Big Sky Elementary is the larger school with 373 students compared with 285.
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 Central Heights School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Heights School ranks higher (64.6 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 Central Heights School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sky Elementary: 373. Central Heights School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sky Elementary and Central Heights School rank in Montana?
Big Sky Elementary is 202nd of 267 and Central Heights School is 67th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).