Central School vs Cherry Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 202 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
Cherry Valley School
Polson · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
243 students
| Measure | Central School Helena, Montana | Cherry Valley School Polson, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 267 | #152 of 267 |
| National rank | #25493 of 50,301 | #26794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 242 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Helena | Polson |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 47.5).
- •Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 73.7%).
- •Cherry Valley School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.2).
- •Cherry Valley School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 242.
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 Central School better than Cherry Valley School?
On the Success Index (US), Central School ranks higher (49.5 vs 47.5 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 Central School and Cherry Valley School?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Helena and Polson in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 242. Cherry Valley School: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Cherry Valley School rank in Montana?
Central School is 141st of 267 and Cherry Valley School is 152nd of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).