Fergus High School vs Lewistown 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.1 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
Lewistown 7-8
Lewistown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
198 students
| Measure | Fergus High School Lewistown, Montana | Lewistown 7-8 Lewistown, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 108 | #22 of 102 |
| National rank | #11713 of 16,910 | #4731 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 347 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Lewistown | Lewistown |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewistown 7-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 37.0).
- •Lewistown 7-8 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Lewistown 7-8 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Fergus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 46%).
- •Lewistown 7-8 does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.5).
- •Fergus High School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 198.
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 Lewistown 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Lewistown 7-8 ranks higher (63.4 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 Lewistown 7-8?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lewistown and Lewistown in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fergus High School: 347. Lewistown 7-8: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fergus High School and Lewistown 7-8 rank in Montana?
Fergus High School is 69th of 108 and Lewistown 7-8 is 22nd of 102 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).