Billings Opportunity School vs McKinley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 515 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billings Opportunity School
Billings · Public high · Grades 9–12
78 students
McKinley School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
| Measure | Billings Opportunity School Billings, Montana | McKinley School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 108 | #197 of 267 |
| National rank | #10978 of 16,910 | #33913 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 78 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 78 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Billings Opportunity School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 37.1).
- •McKinley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 70.5%).
- •Billings Opportunity School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.7).
- •McKinley School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 78.
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 Billings Opportunity School better than McKinley School?
On the Success Index (US), Billings Opportunity School ranks higher (39.9 vs 37.1 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 Billings Opportunity School and McKinley School?
About 515 m in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billings Opportunity School: 78. McKinley School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billings Opportunity School and McKinley School rank in Montana?
Billings Opportunity School is 65th of 108 and McKinley School is 197th of 267 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).