Eastgate School vs Fort Benton School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 164 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastgate School
East Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
161 students
Fort Benton School
Fort Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
162 students
| Measure | Eastgate School East Helena, Montana | Fort Benton School Fort Benton, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #33 of 267 | #12 of 267 |
| National rank | #8843 of 50,301 | #5600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 161 | 162 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | East Helena | Fort Benton |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Benton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 73.6).
- •Eastgate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 49.4%).
- •Eastgate School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.7).
- •Fort Benton School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 161.
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 Eastgate School better than Fort Benton School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Benton School ranks higher (78.9 vs 73.6 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 Eastgate School and Fort Benton School?
About 164 km in a straight line, between East Helena and Fort Benton in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastgate School: 161. Fort Benton School: 162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastgate School and Fort Benton School rank in Montana?
Eastgate School is 33rd of 267 and Fort Benton School is 12th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).