Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 vs Hamilton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitterroot Polytech 7-8
Hamilton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
20 students
Hamilton High School
Hamilton · Public high · Grades 9–12
460 students
| Measure | Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 Hamilton, Montana | Hamilton High School Hamilton, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #32 of 108 |
| National rank | – | #7757 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 20 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 20 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 31.9).
- •Hamilton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 80%).
- •Hamilton High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.0).
- •Hamilton High School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 20.
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 Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 better than Hamilton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton High School ranks higher (52.4 vs 31.9 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 Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 and Hamilton High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bitterroot Polytech 7-8: 20. Hamilton High School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 and Hamilton High School rank in Montana?
Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 is unranked and Hamilton High School is 32nd of 108 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).