Bigfork High School 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 High School
Bigfork · Public high · Grades 9–12
333 students
Swan River School
Bigfork · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
106 students
| Measure | Bigfork High School Bigfork, Montana | Swan River School Bigfork, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 108 | #165 of 267 |
| National rank | #5891 of 16,910 | #28512 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 333 | 106 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Bigfork | Bigfork |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bigfork High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 45.2).
- •Swan River School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Swan River School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Bigfork High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 100%).
- •Swan River School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Bigfork High School is the larger school with 333 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 High School better than Swan River School?
On the Success Index (US), Bigfork High School ranks higher (59.6 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 High School and Swan River School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Bigfork and Bigfork in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bigfork High School: 333. Swan River School: 106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bigfork High School and Swan River School rank in Montana?
Bigfork High School is 20th of 108 and Swan River School is 165th of 267 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).