Columbia Falls High Schl vs Columbia Falls Jr HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Falls High Schl
Columbia Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
691 students
Columbia Falls Jr HS
Columbia Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students
| Measure | Columbia Falls High Schl Columbia Falls, Montana | Columbia Falls Jr HS Columbia Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 108 | #57 of 102 |
| National rank | #14091 of 16,910 | #7870 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 691 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 46% |
| city | Columbia Falls | Columbia Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 26.4).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.4).
- •Columbia Falls High Schl is the larger school with 691 students compared with 547.
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 Columbia Falls High Schl better than Columbia Falls Jr HS?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Falls Jr HS ranks higher (48.9 vs 26.4 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 Columbia Falls High Schl and Columbia Falls Jr HS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia Falls and Columbia Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Falls High Schl: 691. Columbia Falls Jr HS: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Falls High Schl and Columbia Falls Jr HS rank in Montana?
Columbia Falls High Schl is 84th of 108 and Columbia Falls Jr HS is 57th of 102 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).