Fergus High School vs Lewis & Clark School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 270 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fergus High School
Lewistown Β· Public high Β· Grades 9β12
347 students
Lewis & Clark School
Lewistown Β· Public middle Β· Grades 4β6
276 students
| Measure | Fergus High School Lewistown, Montana | Lewis & Clark School Lewistown, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 108 | #17 of 102 |
| National rank | #11713 of 16,910 | #4323 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9β12 | Grades 4β6 |
| Students | 347 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Lewistown | Lewistown |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Lewis & Clark School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 37.0).
- β’Lewis & Clark School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- β’Lewis & Clark School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- β’Fergus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 47.1%).
- β’Fergus High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.2).
- β’Fergus High School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 276.
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 Lewis & Clark School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis & Clark School ranks higher (65.3 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 Lewis & Clark School?
About 270 m in a straight line, between Lewistown and Lewistown in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fergus High School: 347. Lewis & Clark School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fergus High School and Lewis & Clark School rank in Montana?
Fergus High School is 69th of 108 and Lewis & Clark School is 17th of 102 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).