Billings Sr High School vs McKinley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 759 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billings Sr High School
Billings · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,629 students
McKinley School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
| Measure | Billings Sr High School Billings, Montana | McKinley School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 108 | #197 of 267 |
| National rank | #11805 of 16,910 | #33913 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,629 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 1,629 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (36.6 vs 37.1).
- •McKinley School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Billings Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Billings Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 64%).
- •McKinley School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.8).
- •Billings Sr High School is the larger school with 1,629 students compared with 339.
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 Sr High School better than McKinley School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Billings Sr High School and McKinley School?
About 759 m in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billings Sr High School: 1,629. McKinley School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billings Sr High School and McKinley School rank in Montana?
Billings Sr High School is 70th of 108 and McKinley School is 197th of 267 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).