Cherry Valley School vs Polson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 879 m 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
Polson Middle School
Polson · Public middle · Grades 5–8
477 students
| Measure | Cherry Valley School Polson, Montana | Polson Middle School Polson, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 267 | #56 of 102 |
| National rank | #26794 of 50,301 | #7836 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 243 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Polson | Polson |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 47.5).
- •Polson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 73.7%).
- •Cherry Valley School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.4).
- •Polson Middle School is the larger school with 477 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 Polson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Polson Middle School ranks higher (49.1 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 Polson Middle School?
About 879 m in a straight line, between Polson and Polson in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Valley School: 243. Polson Middle School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Valley School and Polson Middle School rank in Montana?
Cherry Valley School is 152nd of 267 and Polson Middle School is 56th of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).