Montana City School vs Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montana City School
Clancy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Smith School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
| Measure | Montana City School Clancy, Montana | Smith School Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 267 | #105 of 267 |
| National rank | #13024 of 50,301 | #20361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 313 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Clancy | Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montana City School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 56.9).
- •Montana City School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Montana City School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Montana City School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1% vs 35.5%).
- •Smith School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.7).
- •Montana City School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 217.
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 Montana City School better than Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), Montana City School ranks higher (67.6 vs 56.9 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 Montana City School and Smith School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Clancy and Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montana City School: 313. Smith School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montana City School and Smith School rank in Montana?
Montana City School is 52nd of 267 and Smith School is 105th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).