Colstrip High School vs Sweet Grass Co High Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 257 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colstrip High School
Colstrip · Public high · Grades 9–12
155 students
Sweet Grass Co High Schl
Big Timber · Public high · Grades 9–12
161 students
| Measure | Colstrip High School Colstrip, Montana | Sweet Grass Co High Schl Big Timber, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 108 | #41 of 108 |
| National rank | #9229 of 16,910 | #8779 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 155 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Colstrip | Big Timber |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sweet Grass Co High Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 46.8).
- •Colstrip High School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Sweet Grass Co High Schl does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Sweet Grass Co High Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 39.4%).
- •Colstrip High School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.4).
- •Sweet Grass Co High Schl is the larger school with 161 students compared with 155.
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 Colstrip High School better than Sweet Grass Co High Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Sweet Grass Co High Schl ranks higher (48.5 vs 46.8 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 Colstrip High School and Sweet Grass Co High Schl?
About 257 km in a straight line, between Colstrip and Big Timber in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colstrip High School: 155. Sweet Grass Co High Schl: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colstrip High School and Sweet Grass Co High Schl rank in Montana?
Colstrip High School is 44th of 108 and Sweet Grass Co High Schl is 41st of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).