Highland Park School vs West Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 420 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park School
Havre · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
288 students
West Side Elementary
Sidney · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
288 students
| Measure | Highland Park School Havre, Montana | West Side Elementary Sidney, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #253 of 267 | #64 of 267 |
| National rank | #48007 of 50,301 | #14689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 288 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Havre | Sidney |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Side Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 14.2).
- •West Side Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 99.7%).
- •West Side Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.9).
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 Highland Park School better than West Side Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Side Elementary ranks higher (65.2 vs 14.2 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 Highland Park School and West Side Elementary?
About 420 km in a straight line, between Havre and Sidney in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park School: 288. West Side Elementary: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park School and West Side Elementary rank in Montana?
Highland Park School is 253rd of 267 and West Side Elementary is 64th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).