Big Stone School vs Hill Top Colony School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Stone School
Sand Coulee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
17 students
Hill Top Colony School
Stockett · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
19 students
| Measure | Big Stone School Sand Coulee, Montana | Hill Top Colony School Stockett, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 17 | 19 |
| Enrollment | 17 | 19 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 49.5% |
| city | Sand Coulee | Stockett |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hill Top Colony School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 21.1).
- •Hill Top Colony School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Hill Top Colony School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Big Stone School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 9.5).
- •Hill Top Colony School is the larger school with 19 students compared with 17.
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 Stone School better than Hill Top Colony School?
On the Success Index (US), Hill Top Colony School ranks higher (53.3 vs 21.1 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 Stone School and Hill Top Colony School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Sand Coulee and Stockett in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Stone School: 17. Hill Top Colony School: 19. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Stone School and Hill Top Colony School rank in Montana?
Big Stone School is unranked and Hill Top Colony School is unranked among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).