Big Timber 7-8 vs Canyon Creek 6-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 103 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Timber 7-8
Big Timber · Public middle · Grades 7–8
69 students
Canyon Creek 6-8
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
69 students
| Measure | Big Timber 7-8 Big Timber, Montana | Canyon Creek 6-8 Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 102 | #3 of 102 |
| National rank | #4653 of 15,369 | #2009 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 69 | 69 |
| Enrollment | 69 | 69 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 64.5% |
| city | Big Timber | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 63.7).
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 57%).
- •Big Timber 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 37.7%).
- •Big Timber 7-8 does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.3).
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 Timber 7-8 better than Canyon Creek 6-8?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Creek 6-8 ranks higher (76.9 vs 63.7 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 Timber 7-8 and Canyon Creek 6-8?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Big Timber and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Timber 7-8: 69. Canyon Creek 6-8: 69. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Timber 7-8 and Canyon Creek 6-8 rank in Montana?
Big Timber 7-8 is 20th of 102 and Canyon Creek 6-8 is 3rd of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).