Bigfork 6-8 vs Swan River School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 5.1 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
Swan River School
Bigfork · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
106 students
| Measure | Bigfork 6-8 Bigfork, Montana | Swan River School Bigfork, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 102 | #165 of 267 |
| National rank | #6470 of 15,369 | #28512 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 236 | 106 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Bigfork | Bigfork |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bigfork 6-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 45.2).
- •Swan River School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Swan River School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Bigfork 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 100%).
- •Swan River School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 26.2).
- •Bigfork 6-8 is the larger school with 236 students compared with 106.
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 Swan River School?
On the Success Index (US), Bigfork 6-8 ranks higher (55.4 vs 45.2 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 Swan River School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Bigfork and Bigfork in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bigfork 6-8: 236. Swan River School: 106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bigfork 6-8 and Swan River School rank in Montana?
Bigfork 6-8 is 40th of 102 and Swan River School is 165th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).