Laurel High School vs West School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel High School
Laurel · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students
West School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
248 students
| Measure | Laurel High School Laurel, Montana | West School Laurel, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 108 | #196 of 267 |
| National rank | #12415 of 16,910 | #33880 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 578 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 34.1).
- •Laurel High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 79.8%).
- •West School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.5).
- •Laurel High School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 248.
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 Laurel High School better than West School?
On the Success Index (US), West School ranks higher (37.2 vs 34.1 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 Laurel High School and West School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel High School: 578. West School: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel High School and West School rank in Montana?
Laurel High School is 73rd of 108 and West School is 196th of 267 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).