Eagle Cliffs Elementary vs Highland School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Cliffs Elementary
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
Highland School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students
| Measure | Eagle Cliffs Elementary Billings, Montana | Highland School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 267 | #148 of 267 |
| National rank | #27814 of 50,301 | #26428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 443 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 46.1).
- •Highland School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Highland School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Eagle Cliffs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 48.2%).
- •Highland School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.7).
- •Eagle Cliffs Elementary is the larger school with 443 students compared with 249.
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 Eagle Cliffs Elementary better than Highland School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland School ranks higher (48.1 vs 46.1 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 Eagle Cliffs Elementary and Highland School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle Cliffs Elementary: 443. Highland School: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle Cliffs Elementary and Highland School rank in Montana?
Eagle Cliffs Elementary is 160th of 267 and Highland School is 148th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).