Fred W Graff School vs Laurel Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 320 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred W Graff School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
245 students
Laurel Middle School
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 5–8
506 students
| Measure | Fred W Graff School Laurel, Montana | Laurel Middle School Laurel, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 267 | #82 of 102 |
| National rank | #38868 of 50,301 | #10924 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 245 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 29.5).
- •Fred W Graff School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Fred W Graff School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Laurel Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 87.3%).
- •Laurel Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.3).
- •Laurel Middle School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 245.
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 Fred W Graff School better than Laurel Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Middle School ranks higher (34.7 vs 29.5 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 Fred W Graff School and Laurel Middle School?
About 320 m in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred W Graff School: 245. Laurel Middle School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred W Graff School and Laurel Middle School rank in Montana?
Fred W Graff School is 226th of 267 and Laurel Middle School is 82nd of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).