Absarokee 6-8 vs Fishtail School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Absarokee 6-8
Absarokee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
41 students
Fishtail School
Fishtail · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
15 students
| Measure | Absarokee 6-8 Absarokee, Montana | Fishtail School Fishtail, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 41 | 15 |
| Enrollment | 41 | 15 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Absarokee | Fishtail |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fishtail School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 47.0).
- •Absarokee 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 40%).
- •Absarokee 6-8 does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.0).
- •Absarokee 6-8 is the larger school with 41 students compared with 15.
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 Absarokee 6-8 better than Fishtail School?
On the Success Index (US), Fishtail School ranks higher (63.6 vs 47.0 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 Absarokee 6-8 and Fishtail School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Absarokee and Fishtail in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Absarokee 6-8: 41. Fishtail School: 15. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Absarokee 6-8 and Fishtail School rank in Montana?
Absarokee 6-8 is unranked and Fishtail School is unranked among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).