Big Stone School vs Garrison School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 156 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
Garrison School
Garrison · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
17 students
| Measure | Big Stone School Sand Coulee, Montana | Garrison School Garrison, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 17 | 17 |
| Enrollment | 17 | 17 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Sand Coulee | Garrison |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garrison School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 21.1).
- •Garrison School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 24.5%).
- •Big Stone School does better on students per teacher (8.5 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 Big Stone School better than Garrison School?
On the Success Index (US), Garrison School ranks higher (50.8 vs 21.1 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 Big Stone School and Garrison School?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Sand Coulee and Garrison in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Stone School: 17. Garrison School: 17. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Stone School and Garrison School rank in Montana?
Big Stone School is unranked and Garrison School is unranked among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).