Bryant School vs Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bryant School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
Smith School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
| Measure | Bryant School Helena, Montana | Smith School Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 267 | #105 of 267 |
| National rank | #40829 of 50,301 | #20361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 288 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Helena | Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 26.3).
- •Smith School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Smith School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Smith School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 83%).
- •Smith School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.4).
- •Bryant School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 217.
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 Bryant School better than Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith School ranks higher (56.9 vs 26.3 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 Bryant School and Smith School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Helena and Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bryant School: 288. Smith School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bryant School and Smith School rank in Montana?
Bryant School is 236th of 267 and Smith School is 105th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).