Big Sky High School vs Hellgate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 4.9 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
Hellgate High School
Missoula · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,262 students
| Measure | Big Sky High School Missoula, Montana | Hellgate High School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 108 | #23 of 108 |
| National rank | #9705 of 16,910 | #6548 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,148 | 1,262 |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | 1,262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Missoula | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hellgate High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 44.9).
- •Hellgate High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Hellgate High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Hellgate High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 36.4%).
- •Hellgate High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.1).
- •Hellgate High School is the larger school with 1,262 students compared with 1,148.
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 Hellgate High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hellgate High School ranks higher (57.1 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 Hellgate High School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sky High School: 1,148. Hellgate High School: 1,262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sky High School and Hellgate High School rank in Montana?
Big Sky High School is 48th of 108 and Hellgate High School is 23rd of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).