Bitterroot Polytech HS vs Box Elder High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 388 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitterroot Polytech HS
Hamilton · Public high · Grades 9–12
87 students
Box Elder High School
Box Elder · Public high · Grades 9–12
86 students
| Measure | Bitterroot Polytech HS Hamilton, Montana | Box Elder High School Box Elder, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 108 | #96 of 108 |
| National rank | #3337 of 16,910 | #15776 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 87 | 86 |
| Enrollment | 87 | 86 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 10% |
| city | Hamilton | Box Elder |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bitterroot Polytech HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 16.9).
- •Bitterroot Polytech HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 100%).
- •Box Elder High School does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 9.7).
- •Bitterroot Polytech HS is the larger school with 87 students compared with 86.
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 HS better than Box Elder High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bitterroot Polytech HS ranks higher (69.8 vs 16.9 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 HS and Box Elder High School?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Box Elder in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bitterroot Polytech HS: 87. Box Elder High School: 86. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bitterroot Polytech HS and Box Elder High School rank in Montana?
Bitterroot Polytech HS is 6th of 108 and Box Elder High School is 96th of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).