Bitterroot Polytech HS vs Hamilton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 1.8 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
Hamilton High School
Hamilton · Public high · Grades 9–12
460 students
| Measure | Bitterroot Polytech HS Hamilton, Montana | Hamilton High School Hamilton, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 108 | #32 of 108 |
| National rank | #3337 of 16,910 | #7757 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 87 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 87 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bitterroot Polytech HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 52.4).
- •Bitterroot Polytech HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 43.3%).
- •Bitterroot Polytech HS does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.3).
- •Hamilton High School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 87.
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 Hamilton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bitterroot Polytech HS ranks higher (69.8 vs 52.4 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 Hamilton High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bitterroot Polytech HS: 87. Hamilton High School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bitterroot Polytech HS and Hamilton High School rank in Montana?
Bitterroot Polytech HS is 6th of 108 and Hamilton High School is 32nd of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).