Burlington School vs Poly Drive School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.5 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
Poly Drive School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Burlington School Billings, Montana | Poly Drive School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 267 | #100 of 267 |
| National rank | #26333 of 50,301 | #20080 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 257 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poly Drive School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 48.2).
- •Poly Drive School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Poly Drive School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Poly Drive School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 54.5%).
- •Burlington School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.7).
- •Poly Drive School is the larger school with 283 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 Poly Drive School?
On the Success Index (US), Poly Drive School ranks higher (57.3 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 Poly Drive School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlington School: 257. Poly Drive School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlington School and Poly Drive School rank in Montana?
Burlington School is 147th of 267 and Poly Drive School is 100th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).