Highland School vs McKinley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students
McKinley School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
| Measure | Highland School Billings, Montana | McKinley School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 267 | #197 of 267 |
| National rank | #26428 of 50,301 | #33913 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 249 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 37.1).
- •Highland School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Highland School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Highland School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 64%).
- •McKinley School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.6).
- •McKinley School is the larger school with 339 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 Highland School better than McKinley School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland School ranks higher (48.1 vs 37.1 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 Highland School and McKinley School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland School: 249. McKinley School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland School and McKinley School rank in Montana?
Highland School is 148th of 267 and McKinley School is 197th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).