Central Elementary vs Sidney High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 861 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Sidney · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
272 students
Sidney High School
Sidney · Public high · Grades 9–12
355 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Sidney, Montana | Sidney High School Sidney, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 267 | #31 of 108 |
| National rank | #26948 of 50,301 | #7544 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 272 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| city | Sidney | Sidney |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sidney High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 47.3).
- •Sidney High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Sidney High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 40.1%).
- •Sidney High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Sidney High School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 272.
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 Central Elementary better than Sidney High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sidney High School ranks higher (53.2 vs 47.3 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 Central Elementary and Sidney High School?
About 861 m in a straight line, between Sidney and Sidney in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 272. Sidney High School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Sidney High School rank in Montana?
Central Elementary is 154th of 267 and Sidney High School is 31st of 108 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).