Laurel High School vs Yellowstone Academy Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 8.6 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
Yellowstone Academy Elem
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
36 students
| Measure | Laurel High School Laurel, Montana | Yellowstone Academy Elem Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 108 | – |
| National rank | #12415 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 578 | 36 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 36 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24.5% |
| city | Laurel | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 23.5).
- •Yellowstone Academy Elem does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Laurel High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Laurel High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 77.8%).
- •Yellowstone Academy Elem does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 16.5).
- •Laurel High School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 36.
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 Yellowstone Academy Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel High School ranks higher (34.1 vs 23.5 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 Yellowstone Academy Elem?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel High School: 578. Yellowstone Academy Elem: 36. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel High School and Yellowstone Academy Elem rank in Montana?
Laurel High School is 73rd of 108 and Yellowstone Academy Elem is unranked among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).