Browning High School vs Columbia Falls High Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Browning High School
Browning · Public high · Grades 9–12
633 students
Columbia Falls High Schl
Columbia Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
691 students
| Measure | Browning High School Browning, Montana | Columbia Falls High Schl Columbia Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 108 | #84 of 108 |
| National rank | #16791 of 16,910 | #14091 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 633 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 27% |
| city | Browning | Columbia Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Falls High Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 6.4).
- •Columbia Falls High Schl does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Columbia Falls High Schl does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 2.5%).
- •Columbia Falls High Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100%).
- •Columbia Falls High Schl does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.7).
- •Columbia Falls High Schl is the larger school with 691 students compared with 633.
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 Browning High School better than Columbia Falls High Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Falls High Schl ranks higher (26.4 vs 6.4 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 Browning High School and Columbia Falls High Schl?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Browning and Columbia Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Browning High School: 633. Columbia Falls High Schl: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Browning High School and Columbia Falls High Schl rank in Montana?
Browning High School is 108th of 108 and Columbia Falls High Schl is 84th of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).