Daly School vs Hamilton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daly School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
539 students
Hamilton Middle School
Hamilton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
460 students
| Measure | Daly School Hamilton, Montana | Hamilton Middle School Hamilton, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 267 | #62 of 102 |
| National rank | #33140 of 50,301 | #8453 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 539 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 38.2).
- •Daly School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 55.8%).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.9).
- •Daly School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 460.
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 Daly School better than Hamilton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Middle School ranks higher (46.3 vs 38.2 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 Daly School and Hamilton Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daly School: 539. Hamilton Middle School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daly School and Hamilton Middle School rank in Montana?
Daly School is 193rd of 267 and Hamilton Middle School is 62nd of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).