Great Falls High School vs Lewis & Clark School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Falls High School
Great Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,548 students
Lewis & Clark School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
338 students
| Measure | Great Falls High School Great Falls, Montana | Lewis & Clark School Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 108 | #169 of 267 |
| National rank | #11842 of 16,910 | #29075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,548 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis & Clark School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 36.5).
- •Lewis & Clark School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Lewis & Clark School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Great Falls High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 59.8%).
- •Great Falls High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.9).
- •Great Falls High School is the larger school with 1,548 students compared with 338.
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 Great Falls High School better than Lewis & Clark School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis & Clark School ranks higher (44.3 vs 36.5 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 Great Falls High School and Lewis & Clark School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Falls High School: 1,548. Lewis & Clark School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Falls High School and Lewis & Clark School rank in Montana?
Great Falls High School is 71st of 108 and Lewis & Clark School is 169th of 267 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).