Ashland School vs Gardiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 353 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland School
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
71 students
Gardiner School
Gardiner · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
70 students
| Measure | Ashland School Ashland, Montana | Gardiner School Gardiner, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #262 of 267 | #15 of 267 |
| National rank | #49222 of 50,301 | #6245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 71 | 70 |
| Enrollment | 71 | 70 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 64.5% |
| city | Ashland | Gardiner |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardiner School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 10.8).
- •Gardiner School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 10%).
- •Gardiner School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 10%).
- •Gardiner School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 100%).
- •Ashland School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.7).
- •Ashland School is the larger school with 71 students compared with 70.
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 Ashland School better than Gardiner School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardiner School ranks higher (77.8 vs 10.8 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 Ashland School and Gardiner School?
About 353 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Gardiner in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland School: 71. Gardiner School: 70. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland School and Gardiner School rank in Montana?
Ashland School is 262nd of 267 and Gardiner School is 15th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).