Cherry Valley School vs Jefferson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 203 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Valley School
Polson · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
243 students
Jefferson School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
| Measure | Cherry Valley School Polson, Montana | Jefferson School Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #152 of 267 | #27 of 267 |
| National rank | #26794 of 50,301 | #8023 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 243 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Polson | Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 47.5).
- •Jefferson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 73.7%).
- •Cherry Valley School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 20.4).
- •Jefferson School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 243.
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 Cherry Valley School better than Jefferson School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson School ranks higher (74.9 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 Cherry Valley School and Jefferson School?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Polson and Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Valley School: 243. Jefferson School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Valley School and Jefferson School rank in Montana?
Cherry Valley School is 152nd of 267 and Jefferson School is 27th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).