Columbia Falls Jr HS vs Whitefish Middle 5-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 11 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
Whitefish Middle 5-8
Whitefish · Public middle · Grades 5–8
657 students
| Measure | Columbia Falls Jr HS Columbia Falls, Montana | Whitefish Middle 5-8 Whitefish, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #57 of 102 | #8 of 102 |
| National rank | #7870 of 15,369 | #2954 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 547 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 49% |
| city | Columbia Falls | Whitefish |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitefish Middle 5-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 48.9).
- •Whitefish Middle 5-8 does better on math proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Whitefish Middle 5-8 does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Whitefish Middle 5-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 98.9%).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •Whitefish Middle 5-8 is the larger school with 657 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 Whitefish Middle 5-8?
On the Success Index (US), Whitefish Middle 5-8 ranks higher (71.9 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 Whitefish Middle 5-8?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Columbia Falls and Whitefish in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Falls Jr HS: 547. Whitefish Middle 5-8: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Falls Jr HS and Whitefish Middle 5-8 rank in Montana?
Columbia Falls Jr HS is 57th of 102 and Whitefish Middle 5-8 is 8th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).