Columbia Falls Jr HS vs Ruder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 573 m 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
Ruder Elementary
Columbia Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Columbia Falls Jr HS Columbia Falls, Montana | Ruder Elementary Columbia Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 102 | #135 of 267 |
| National rank | #7870 of 15,369 | #24779 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 547 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 56% |
| city | Columbia Falls | Columbia Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruder Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 48.9).
- •Ruder Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Ruder Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 98.9%).
- •Ruder Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS is the larger school with 547 students compared with 487.
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 Ruder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruder Elementary ranks higher (50.6 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 Ruder Elementary?
About 573 m in a straight line, between Columbia Falls and Columbia Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Falls Jr HS: 547. Ruder Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Falls Jr HS and Ruder Elementary rank in Montana?
Columbia Falls Jr HS is 57th of 102 and Ruder Elementary is 135th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).