Darby 7-8 vs Fairfield 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 244 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darby 7-8
Darby · Public middle · Grades 7–8
48 students
Fairfield 7-8
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
47 students
| Measure | Darby 7-8 Darby, Montana | Fairfield 7-8 Fairfield, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 48 | 47 |
| Enrollment | 48 | 47 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 54.5% |
| city | Darby | Fairfield |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield 7-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 10.9).
- •Fairfield 7-8 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 15%).
- •Fairfield 7-8 does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 15%).
- •Fairfield 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 100%).
- •Fairfield 7-8 does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.0).
- •Darby 7-8 is the larger school with 48 students compared with 47.
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 Darby 7-8 better than Fairfield 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield 7-8 ranks higher (67.1 vs 10.9 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 Darby 7-8 and Fairfield 7-8?
About 244 km in a straight line, between Darby and Fairfield in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darby 7-8: 48. Fairfield 7-8: 47. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darby 7-8 and Fairfield 7-8 rank in Montana?
Darby 7-8 is unranked and Fairfield 7-8 is unranked among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).