Big Stone School vs Fort Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 342 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Stone School
Sand Coulee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
17 students
Fort Smith School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
17 students
| Measure | Big Stone School Sand Coulee, Montana | Fort Smith School Fort Smith, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 17 | 17 |
| Enrollment | 17 | 17 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 5.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 30% |
| city | Sand Coulee | Fort Smith |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.1 vs 20.8).
- •Fort Smith School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24.5%).
- •Fort Smith School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24.5%).
- •Fort Smith School does better on students per teacher (5.7 vs 8.5).
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 Big Stone School better than Fort Smith School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Big Stone School and Fort Smith School?
About 342 km in a straight line, between Sand Coulee and Fort Smith in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Stone School: 17. Fort Smith School: 17. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Stone School and Fort Smith School rank in Montana?
Big Stone School is unranked and Fort Smith School is unranked among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).