Columbia Falls Jr HS vs Medicine Crow Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 518 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Falls Jr HS
Columbia Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students
Medicine Crow Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
517 students
| Measure | Columbia Falls Jr HS Columbia Falls, Montana | Medicine Crow Middle School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 102 | #81 of 102 |
| National rank | #7870 of 15,369 | #10760 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 547 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 31% |
| city | Columbia Falls | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 35.5).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS does better on math proficiency (46% vs 31%).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Medicine Crow Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.7% vs 98.9%).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.7).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS is the larger school with 547 students compared with 517.
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 Jr HS better than Medicine Crow Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Falls Jr HS ranks higher (48.9 vs 35.5 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 Columbia Falls Jr HS and Medicine Crow Middle School?
About 518 km in a straight line, between Columbia Falls and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Falls Jr HS: 547. Medicine Crow Middle School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Falls Jr HS and Medicine Crow Middle School rank in Montana?
Columbia Falls Jr HS is 57th of 102 and Medicine Crow Middle School is 81st of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).