Fairfield High School vs Simms High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield High School
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
107 students
Simms High School
Simms · Public high · Grades 9–12
91 students
| Measure | Fairfield High School Fairfield, Montana | Simms High School Simms, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 108 | #62 of 108 |
| National rank | #1191 of 16,910 | #10731 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 107 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 107 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 30% |
| city | Fairfield | Simms |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 41.0).
- •Fairfield High School does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 30%).
- •Fairfield High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 30%).
- •Fairfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 39.6%).
- •Fairfield High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.1).
- •Fairfield High School is the larger school with 107 students compared with 91.
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 Fairfield High School better than Simms High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield High School ranks higher (80.5 vs 41.0 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 Fairfield High School and Simms High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Simms in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield High School: 107. Simms High School: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield High School and Simms High School rank in Montana?
Fairfield High School is 1st of 108 and Simms High School is 62nd of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).