Hellgate High School vs Lowell 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.
Hellgate High School
Missoula · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,262 students
Lowell School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students
| Measure | Hellgate High School Missoula, Montana | Lowell School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 108 | #223 of 267 |
| National rank | #6548 of 16,910 | #38339 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,262 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 1,262 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Missoula | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hellgate High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 30.3).
- •Hellgate High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Hellgate High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Hellgate High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 86.4%).
- •Hellgate High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.4).
- •Hellgate High School is the larger school with 1,262 students compared with 354.
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 Hellgate High School better than Lowell School?
On the Success Index (US), Hellgate High School ranks higher (57.1 vs 30.3 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 Hellgate High School and Lowell School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hellgate High School: 1,262. Lowell School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hellgate High School and Lowell School rank in Montana?
Hellgate High School is 23rd of 108 and Lowell School is 223rd of 267 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).