Dillon Middle School vs Lewis & Clark School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 320 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dillon Middle School
Dillon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
259 students
Lewis & Clark School
Lewistown · Public middle · Grades 4–6
276 students
| Measure | Dillon Middle School Dillon, Montana | Lewis & Clark School Lewistown, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 102 | #17 of 102 |
| National rank | #4157 of 15,369 | #4323 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 259 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| city | Dillon | Lewistown |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.1 vs 65.3).
- •Lewis & Clark School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Dillon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Dillon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 47.1%).
- •Lewis & Clark School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.5).
- •Lewis & Clark School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 259.
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 Dillon Middle School better than Lewis & Clark School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dillon Middle School and Lewis & Clark School?
About 320 km in a straight line, between Dillon and Lewistown in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dillon Middle School: 259. Lewis & Clark School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dillon Middle School and Lewis & Clark School rank in Montana?
Dillon Middle School is 16th of 102 and Lewis & Clark School is 17th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).