Big Timber 7-8 vs Thompson Falls 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 455 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
Thompson Falls 7-8
Thompson Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
68 students
| Measure | Big Timber 7-8 Big Timber, Montana | Thompson Falls 7-8 Thompson Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 102 | #67 of 102 |
| National rank | #4653 of 15,369 | #9021 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 69 | 68 |
| Enrollment | 69 | 68 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Big Timber | Thompson Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Timber 7-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 43.7).
- •Big Timber 7-8 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Thompson Falls 7-8 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Big Timber 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 91.2%).
- •Thompson Falls 7-8 does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.8).
- •Big Timber 7-8 is the larger school with 69 students compared with 68.
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 Thompson Falls 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Big Timber 7-8 ranks higher (63.7 vs 43.7 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 Thompson Falls 7-8?
About 455 km in a straight line, between Big Timber and Thompson Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Timber 7-8: 69. Thompson Falls 7-8: 68. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Timber 7-8 and Thompson Falls 7-8 rank in Montana?
Big Timber 7-8 is 20th of 102 and Thompson Falls 7-8 is 67th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).