Billings West High School vs Poly Drive School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billings West High School
Billings · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,115 students
Poly Drive School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Billings West High School Billings, Montana | Poly Drive School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 108 | #100 of 267 |
| National rank | #6946 of 16,910 | #20080 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,115 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 2,115 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poly Drive School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 55.3).
- •Poly Drive School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Poly Drive School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Billings West High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 33.9%).
- •Billings West High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.7).
- •Billings West High School is the larger school with 2,115 students compared with 283.
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 West High School better than Poly Drive School?
On the Success Index (US), Poly Drive School ranks higher (57.3 vs 55.3 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 West High School and Poly Drive School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billings West High School: 2,115. Poly Drive School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billings West High School and Poly Drive School rank in Montana?
Billings West High School is 26th of 108 and Poly Drive School is 100th of 267 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).