Bozeman High School vs Chief Joseph Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bozeman High School
Bozeman · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,279 students
Chief Joseph Middle School
Bozeman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
| Measure | Bozeman High School Bozeman, Montana | Chief Joseph Middle School Bozeman, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 108 | #6 of 102 |
| National rank | #3046 of 16,910 | #2625 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,279 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 1,279 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.6% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 53% |
| city | Bozeman | Bozeman |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chief Joseph Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 71.0).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •Bozeman High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 17.2%).
- •Bozeman High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.7).
- •Bozeman High School is the larger school with 1,279 students compared with 751.
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 Bozeman High School better than Chief Joseph Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chief Joseph Middle School ranks higher (73.5 vs 71.0 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 Bozeman High School and Chief Joseph Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Bozeman and Bozeman in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bozeman High School: 1,279. Chief Joseph Middle School: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bozeman High School and Chief Joseph Middle School rank in Montana?
Bozeman High School is 5th of 108 and Chief Joseph Middle School is 6th of 102 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).