Central Heights School vs Will James Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Heights School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
Will James Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
| Measure | Central Heights School Billings, Montana | Will James Middle School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 267 | #53 of 102 |
| National rank | #15030 of 50,301 | #7564 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 285 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 43% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 50.5).
- •Central Heights School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Central Heights School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Will James Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 58.2%).
- •Central Heights School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.1).
- •Will James Middle School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 285.
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 Heights School better than Will James Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Heights School ranks higher (64.6 vs 50.5 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 Heights School and Will James Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Heights School: 285. Will James Middle School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Heights School and Will James Middle School rank in Montana?
Central Heights School is 67th of 267 and Will James Middle School is 53rd of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).