Jefferson School vs Philipsburg School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 573 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson School
Miles City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
98 students
Philipsburg School
Philipsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
100 students
| Measure | Jefferson School Miles City, Montana | Philipsburg School Philipsburg, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 267 | #136 of 267 |
| National rank | #19999 of 50,301 | #24833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 98 | 100 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 100 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44.5% |
| city | Miles City | Philipsburg |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 50.5).
- •Jefferson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 100%).
- •Philipsburg School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.9).
- •Philipsburg School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 98.
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 Jefferson School better than Philipsburg School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson School ranks higher (57.4 vs 50.5 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 Jefferson School and Philipsburg School?
About 573 km in a straight line, between Miles City and Philipsburg in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson School: 98. Philipsburg School: 100. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson School and Philipsburg School rank in Montana?
Jefferson School is 99th of 267 and Philipsburg School is 136th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).