Castle Rock Middle School vs Helena Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 284 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Rock Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students
Helena Middle School
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students
| Measure | Castle Rock Middle School Billings, Montana | Helena Middle School Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 102 | #36 of 102 |
| National rank | #8399 of 15,369 | #6144 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 691 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 46% |
| city | Billings | Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 46.5).
- •Helena Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Helena Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Castle Rock Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 40.8%).
- •Helena Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.7).
- •Helena Middle School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 691.
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 Castle Rock Middle School better than Helena Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Middle School ranks higher (56.9 vs 46.5 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 Castle Rock Middle School and Helena Middle School?
About 284 km in a straight line, between Billings and Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Rock Middle School: 691. Helena Middle School: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Rock Middle School and Helena Middle School rank in Montana?
Castle Rock Middle School is 60th of 102 and Helena Middle School is 36th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).