C R Anderson Middle Schl vs Capital High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C R Anderson Middle Schl
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
962 students
Capital High School
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students
| Measure | C R Anderson Middle Schl Helena, Montana | Capital High School Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 102 | #25 of 108 |
| National rank | #4372 of 15,369 | #6747 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 962 | 1,293 |
| Enrollment | 962 | 1,293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 38% |
| city | Helena | Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C R Anderson Middle Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 56.2).
- •C R Anderson Middle Schl does better on math proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •C R Anderson Middle Schl does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •Capital High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 32.3%).
- •Capital High School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.6).
- •Capital High School is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 962.
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 C R Anderson Middle Schl better than Capital High School?
On the Success Index (US), C R Anderson Middle Schl ranks higher (65.0 vs 56.2 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 C R Anderson Middle Schl and Capital High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Helena and Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C R Anderson Middle Schl: 962. Capital High School: 1,293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C R Anderson Middle Schl and Capital High School rank in Montana?
C R Anderson Middle Schl is 18th of 102 and Capital High School is 25th of 108 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).