Bigfork High School vs Dawson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 710 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bigfork High School
Bigfork · Public high · Grades 9–12
333 students
Dawson High School
Glendive · Public high · Grades 9–12
318 students
| Measure | Bigfork High School Bigfork, Montana | Dawson High School Glendive, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 108 | #40 of 108 |
| National rank | #5891 of 16,910 | #8690 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 333 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Bigfork | Glendive |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bigfork High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 48.8).
- •Bigfork High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Bigfork High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 35.8%).
- •Bigfork High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
- •Bigfork High School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 318.
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 High School better than Dawson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bigfork High School ranks higher (59.6 vs 48.8 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 High School and Dawson High School?
About 710 km in a straight line, between Bigfork and Glendive in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bigfork High School: 333. Dawson High School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bigfork High School and Dawson High School rank in Montana?
Bigfork High School is 20th of 108 and Dawson High School is 40th of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).