Bitterroot School vs Lincoln-McKinley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 316 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitterroot School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
Lincoln-McKinley School
Havre · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
266 students
| Measure | Bitterroot School Billings, Montana | Lincoln-McKinley School Havre, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 267 | #168 of 267 |
| National rank | #27274 of 50,301 | #28799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 264 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Billings | Havre |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bitterroot School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 44.7).
- •Lincoln-McKinley School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Lincoln-McKinley School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Bitterroot School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 98.5%).
- •Bitterroot School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.7).
- •Lincoln-McKinley School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 264.
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 School better than Lincoln-McKinley School?
On the Success Index (US), Bitterroot School ranks higher (46.8 vs 44.7 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 School and Lincoln-McKinley School?
About 316 km in a straight line, between Billings and Havre in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bitterroot School: 264. Lincoln-McKinley School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bitterroot School and Lincoln-McKinley School rank in Montana?
Bitterroot School is 157th of 267 and Lincoln-McKinley School is 168th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).