Bigfork 6-8 vs Lolo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bigfork 6-8
Bigfork · Public middle · Grades 6–8
236 students
Lolo Middle School
Lolo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
239 students
| Measure | Bigfork 6-8 Bigfork, Montana | Lolo Middle School Lolo, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 102 | #55 of 102 |
| National rank | #6470 of 15,369 | #7815 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 236 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.5% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Bigfork | Lolo |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bigfork 6-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 49.2).
- •Bigfork 6-8 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Bigfork 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Bigfork 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 25.9%).
- •Lolo Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 26.2).
- •Lolo Middle School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 236.
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 Bigfork 6-8 better than Lolo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bigfork 6-8 ranks higher (55.4 vs 49.2 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 Bigfork 6-8 and Lolo Middle School?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Bigfork and Lolo in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bigfork 6-8: 236. Lolo Middle School: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bigfork 6-8 and Lolo Middle School rank in Montana?
Bigfork 6-8 is 40th of 102 and Lolo Middle School is 55th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).