Big Sky High School vs Hawthorne School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Sky High School
Missoula · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students
Hawthorne School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Big Sky High School Missoula, Montana | Hawthorne School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 108 | #36 of 267 |
| National rank | #9705 of 16,910 | #9861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,148 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 72% |
| city | Missoula | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 44.9).
- •Hawthorne School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Hawthorne School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •Big Sky High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 53.5%).
- •Hawthorne School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •Big Sky High School is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 417.
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 High School better than Hawthorne School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne School ranks higher (72.1 vs 44.9 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 Big Sky High School and Hawthorne School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sky High School: 1,148. Hawthorne School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sky High School and Hawthorne School rank in Montana?
Big Sky High School is 48th of 108 and Hawthorne School is 36th of 267 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).