Absarokee School vs Barbara Gilligan School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 453 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Absarokee School
Absarokee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
79 students
Barbara Gilligan School
Brockton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
76 students
| Measure | Absarokee School Absarokee, Montana | Barbara Gilligan School Brockton, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 267 | #265 of 267 |
| National rank | #25726 of 50,301 | #49350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 79 | 76 |
| Enrollment | 79 | 76 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 6.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 5% |
| city | Absarokee | Brockton |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Absarokee School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 10.4).
- •Absarokee School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 5%).
- •Absarokee School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 5%).
- •Absarokee School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 100%).
- •Barbara Gilligan School does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 11.3).
- •Absarokee School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 76.
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 School better than Barbara Gilligan School?
On the Success Index (US), Absarokee School ranks higher (49.1 vs 10.4 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 School and Barbara Gilligan School?
About 453 km in a straight line, between Absarokee and Brockton in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Absarokee School: 79. Barbara Gilligan School: 76. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Absarokee School and Barbara Gilligan School rank in Montana?
Absarokee School is 144th of 267 and Barbara Gilligan School is 265th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).