Barbara Gilligan 7-8 vs Bissell 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 706 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Gilligan 7-8
Brockton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
17 students
Bissell 7-8
Whitefish · Public middle · Grades 7–8
17 students
| Measure | Barbara Gilligan 7-8 Brockton, Montana | Bissell 7-8 Whitefish, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 17 | 17 |
| Enrollment | 17 | 17 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 4.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | – |
| Math proficiency | 10% | – |
| city | Brockton | Whitefish |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bissell 7-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 10.6).
- •Bissell 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 100%).
- •Barbara Gilligan 7-8 does better on students per teacher (4.3 vs 17.0).
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 Barbara Gilligan 7-8 better than Bissell 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Bissell 7-8 ranks higher (64.9 vs 10.6 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 Barbara Gilligan 7-8 and Bissell 7-8?
About 706 km in a straight line, between Brockton and Whitefish in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Gilligan 7-8: 17. Bissell 7-8: 17. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Gilligan 7-8 and Bissell 7-8 rank in Montana?
Barbara Gilligan 7-8 is unranked and Bissell 7-8 is unranked among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).