Butte High School vs Emerson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butte High School
Butte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,266 students
Emerson School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
389 students
| Measure | Butte High School Butte, Montana | Emerson School Butte, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 108 | #227 of 267 |
| National rank | #13437 of 16,910 | #39458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,266 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 1,266 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 35% |
| city | Butte | Butte |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.5 vs 28.6).
- •Emerson School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •Butte High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Emerson School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.4).
- •Butte High School is the larger school with 1,266 students compared with 389.
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 Butte High School better than Emerson School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Butte High School and Emerson School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Butte and Butte in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butte High School: 1,266. Emerson School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butte High School and Emerson School rank in Montana?
Butte High School is 80th of 108 and Emerson School is 227th of 267 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).