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Sweet Grass Co High School vs. Big Timber School

Should you attend Sweet Grass Co High School or Big Timber School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sweet Grass Co High School
501 W 5th Ave
Big Timber, MT 59011
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Big Timber School
5th And Anderson
Big Timber, MT 59011
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7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Sweet Grass Co High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 152 students in grades 9-12, Sweet Grass Co High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Big Timber School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-6
Total Students
152 students
235 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sweet Grass Co High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Big Timber School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sweet Grass Co High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Big Timber School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sweet Grass Co High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Big Timber School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sweet Grass Co High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sweet Grass County H S School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Big Timber School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Big Timber Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#500 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
#259 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sweet Grass Co High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Big Timber School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sweet Grass Co High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sweet Grass County H S School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Timber School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Big Timber Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sweet Grass Co High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sweet Grass County H S School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Timber School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Big Timber Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sweet Grass Co High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sweet Grass County H S School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥90%
(Top 10% in MT)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sweet Grass Co High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sweet Grass County H S School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sweet Grass Co High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Big Timber School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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1
Kindergarten Students
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28
Grade 1 Students
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32
Grade 2 Students
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36
Grade 3 Students
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33
Grade 4 Students
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33
Grade 5 Students
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36
Grade 6 Students
-
36
Grade 9 Students
43
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Grade 10 Students
36
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Grade 11 Students
33
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Grade 12 Students
40
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sweet Grass Co High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sweet Grass County H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Big Timber School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Big Timber Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sweet Grass Co High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sweet Grass County H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Big Timber School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Big Timber Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sweet Grass Co High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sweet Grass County H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Big Timber School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Big Timber Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sweet Grass Co High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sweet Grass County H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Big Timber School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Big Timber Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
98%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sweet Grass Co High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sweet Grass County H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Big Timber School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Big Timber Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sweet Grass Co High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sweet Grass County H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Big Timber School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Big Timber Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.04
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sweet Grass Co High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sweet Grass County H S School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Big Timber School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Big Timber Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sweet Grass Co High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sweet Grass County H S School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Big Timber School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Big Timber Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sweet Grass Co High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sweet Grass County H S School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Big Timber School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Big Timber Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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