Garfield School vs Highland Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield School
Lewistown · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
182 students
Highland Park School
Lewistown · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
159 students
| Measure | Garfield School Lewistown, Montana | Highland Park School Lewistown, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 267 | #120 of 267 |
| National rank | #14032 of 50,301 | #22777 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 182 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Lewistown | Lewistown |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 53.4).
- •Garfield School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 48.4%).
- •Garfield School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.3).
- •Garfield School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 159.
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 Garfield School better than Highland Park School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield School ranks higher (66.1 vs 53.4 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 Garfield School and Highland Park School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lewistown and Lewistown in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield School: 182. Highland Park School: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield School and Highland Park School rank in Montana?
Garfield School is 61st of 267 and Highland Park School is 120th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).