Bigfork High School vs Fergus High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 367 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
Fergus High School
Lewistown · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students
| Measure | Bigfork High School Bigfork, Montana | Fergus High School Lewistown, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 108 | #69 of 108 |
| National rank | #5891 of 16,910 | #11713 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 333 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Bigfork | Lewistown |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bigfork High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 37.0).
- •Bigfork High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Bigfork High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Bigfork High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 41.2%).
- •Bigfork High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
- •Fergus High School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 333.
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 Fergus High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bigfork High School ranks higher (59.6 vs 37.0 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 Fergus High School?
About 367 km in a straight line, between Bigfork and Lewistown in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bigfork High School: 333. Fergus High School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bigfork High School and Fergus High School rank in Montana?
Bigfork High School is 20th of 108 and Fergus High School is 69th of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).