Fort Benton 7-8 vs Smith Valley 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 282 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Benton 7-8
Fort Benton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
44 students
Smith Valley 7-8
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
42 students
| Measure | Fort Benton 7-8 Fort Benton, Montana | Smith Valley 7-8 Kalispell, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 44 | 42 |
| Enrollment | 44 | 42 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Fort Benton | Kalispell |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Benton 7-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 39.9).
- •Fort Benton 7-8 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Fort Benton 7-8 does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Smith Valley 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 56.8%).
- •Fort Benton 7-8 does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 21.0).
- •Fort Benton 7-8 is the larger school with 44 students compared with 42.
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 Fort Benton 7-8 better than Smith Valley 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Benton 7-8 ranks higher (64.6 vs 39.9 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 Fort Benton 7-8 and Smith Valley 7-8?
About 282 km in a straight line, between Fort Benton and Kalispell in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Benton 7-8: 44. Smith Valley 7-8: 42. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Benton 7-8 and Smith Valley 7-8 rank in Montana?
Fort Benton 7-8 is unranked and Smith Valley 7-8 is unranked among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).