Capital High School vs Kessler Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital High School
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students
Kessler Elementary School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
235 students
| Measure | Capital High School Helena, Montana | Kessler Elementary School Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 108 | #117 of 267 |
| National rank | #6747 of 16,910 | #22148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,293 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 1,293 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| city | Helena | Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 54.3).
- •Kessler Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Capital High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Capital High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 34%).
- •Kessler Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.4).
- •Capital High School is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 235.
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 Capital High School better than Kessler Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Capital High School ranks higher (56.2 vs 54.3 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 Capital High School and Kessler Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Helena and Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital High School: 1,293. Kessler Elementary School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital High School and Kessler Elementary School rank in Montana?
Capital High School is 25th of 108 and Kessler Elementary School is 117th of 267 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).