Cascade High School vs Fairfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade High School
Cascade · Public high · Grades 9–12
111 students
Fairfield High School
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
107 students
| Measure | Cascade High School Cascade, Montana | Fairfield High School Fairfield, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #37 of 108 | #1 of 108 |
| National rank | #8227 of 16,910 | #1191 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 111 | 107 |
| Enrollment | 111 | 107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 69.5% |
| city | Cascade | Fairfield |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 50.6).
- •Fairfield High School does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 49.5%).
- •Fairfield High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 30%).
- •Cascade High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 37.4%).
- •Fairfield High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.9).
- •Cascade High School is the larger school with 111 students compared with 107.
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 Cascade High School better than Fairfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield High School ranks higher (80.5 vs 50.6 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 Cascade High School and Fairfield High School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Cascade and Fairfield in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade High School: 111. Fairfield High School: 107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade High School and Fairfield High School rank in Montana?
Cascade High School is 37th of 108 and Fairfield High School is 1st of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).