Deer Creek School vs Fort Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 323 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Creek School
Glendive · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
18 students
Fort Smith School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
17 students
| Measure | Deer Creek School Glendive, Montana | Fort Smith School Fort Smith, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 18 | 17 |
| Enrollment | 18 | 17 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 5.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 30% |
| city | Glendive | Fort Smith |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Creek School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 20.8).
- •Fort Smith School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24.5%).
- •Deer Creek School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 30%).
- •Fort Smith School does better on students per teacher (5.7 vs 18.0).
- •Deer Creek School is the larger school with 18 students compared with 17.
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 Deer Creek School better than Fort Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Creek School ranks higher (50.6 vs 20.8 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 Deer Creek School and Fort Smith School?
About 323 km in a straight line, between Glendive and Fort Smith in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Creek School: 18. Fort Smith School: 17. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Creek School and Fort Smith School rank in Montana?
Deer Creek School is unranked and Fort Smith School is unranked among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).