Highland Park School vs West Yellowstone School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 454 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park School
Miles City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
126 students
West Yellowstone School
West Yellowstone · Public elementary · Grades K–5
127 students
| Measure | Highland Park School Miles City, Montana | West Yellowstone School West Yellowstone, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 267 | #142 of 267 |
| National rank | #15177 of 50,301 | #25604 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 126 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 126 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Miles City | West Yellowstone |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 49.4).
- •Highland Park School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 44.9%).
- •West Yellowstone School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.0).
- •West Yellowstone School is the larger school with 127 students compared with 126.
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 Yellowstone School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park School ranks higher (64.4 vs 49.4 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 Yellowstone School?
About 454 km in a straight line, between Miles City and West Yellowstone in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park School: 126. West Yellowstone School: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park School and West Yellowstone School rank in Montana?
Highland Park School is 71st of 267 and West Yellowstone School is 142nd of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).