Burlington School vs Central Heights School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlington School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
Central Heights School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
| Measure | Burlington School Billings, Montana | Central Heights School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 267 | #67 of 267 |
| National rank | #26333 of 50,301 | #15030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 257 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 48.2).
- •Central Heights School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Central Heights School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Burlington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 58.2%).
- •Burlington School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.8).
- •Central Heights School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 257.
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 Burlington School better than Central Heights School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Heights School ranks higher (64.6 vs 48.2 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 Burlington School and Central Heights School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlington School: 257. Central Heights School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlington School and Central Heights School rank in Montana?
Burlington School is 147th of 267 and Central Heights School is 67th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).