Barbara Gilligan School vs Bissell School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 706 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Gilligan School
Brockton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
76 students
Bissell School
Whitefish · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
78 students
| Measure | Barbara Gilligan School Brockton, Montana | Bissell School Whitefish, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 267 | #94 of 267 |
| National rank | #49350 of 50,301 | #18696 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 76 | 78 |
| Enrollment | 76 | 78 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 30% |
| city | Brockton | Whitefish |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bissell School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 10.4).
- •Bissell School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 5%).
- •Bissell School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 5%).
- •Bissell School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 100%).
- •Barbara Gilligan School does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 9.8).
- •Bissell School is the larger school with 78 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 Barbara Gilligan School better than Bissell School?
On the Success Index (US), Bissell School ranks higher (59.2 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 Barbara Gilligan School and Bissell School?
About 706 km in a straight line, between Brockton and Whitefish in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Gilligan School: 76. Bissell School: 78. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Gilligan School and Bissell School rank in Montana?
Barbara Gilligan School is 265th of 267 and Bissell School is 94th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).