Columbia Falls Jr HS vs Porter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 169 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
Porter Middle School
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
| Measure | Columbia Falls Jr HS Columbia Falls, Montana | Porter Middle School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 102 | #49 of 102 |
| National rank | #7870 of 15,369 | #7318 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 547 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 39% |
| city | Columbia Falls | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Porter Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 48.9).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS does better on math proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Porter Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 98.9%).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.6).
- •Porter Middle School is the larger school with 579 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 Jr HS better than Porter Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Porter Middle School ranks higher (51.5 vs 48.9 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 Porter Middle School?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Columbia Falls and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Falls Jr HS: 547. Porter Middle School: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Falls Jr HS and Porter Middle School rank in Montana?
Columbia Falls Jr HS is 57th of 102 and Porter Middle School is 49th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).