North Middle School vs Whittier School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Middle School
Great Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
764 students
Whittier School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
187 students
| Measure | North Middle School Great Falls, Montana | Whittier School Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 102 | #246 of 267 |
| National rank | #5908 of 15,369 | #46741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 764 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 12% |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 16.8).
- •North Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 12%).
- •North Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 22%).
- •North Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 97.3%).
- •Whittier School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.0).
- •North Middle School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 187.
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 North Middle School better than Whittier School?
On the Success Index (US), North Middle School ranks higher (58.0 vs 16.8 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 North Middle School and Whittier School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Middle School: 764. Whittier School: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Middle School and Whittier School rank in Montana?
North Middle School is 34th of 102 and Whittier School is 246th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).