Fergus High School vs Garfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fergus High School
Lewistown · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students
Garfield School
Lewistown · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
182 students
| Measure | Fergus High School Lewistown, Montana | Garfield School Lewistown, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 108 | #61 of 267 |
| National rank | #11713 of 16,910 | #14032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 347 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Lewistown | Lewistown |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 37.0).
- •Fergus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 46.7%).
- •Garfield School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.5).
- •Fergus High School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 182.
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 Fergus High School better than Garfield School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield School ranks higher (66.1 vs 37.0 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 Fergus High School and Garfield School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lewistown and Lewistown in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fergus High School: 347. Garfield School: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fergus High School and Garfield School rank in Montana?
Fergus High School is 69th of 108 and Garfield School is 61st of 267 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).