Almaguin Highlands Secondary School vs Dryden High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1094 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almaguin Highlands Secondary School
South River · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
570 students
Dryden High School
Dryden · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
575 students
| Measure | Almaguin Highlands Secondary School South River, Ontario | Dryden High School Dryden, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 17 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #685 of 766 | #528 of 766 |
| National rank | #685 of 766 | #528 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 570 | 575 |
| Enrolment | 570 | 575 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 30% | 40% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 64% | 82% |
| Low-income households | 13% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 4% |
| First language not English | 2% | 2% |
| Special education | 46% | 27% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | South River | Dryden |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.nearnorthschools.ca/almaguin/ | dhseagles.kpdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Dryden High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (36.1 vs 17.3).
- •Dryden High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (40% vs 30%).
- •Dryden High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (82% vs 64%).
- •Dryden High School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 570.
The Success Index (Canada) 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 Almaguin Highlands Secondary School better than Dryden High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dryden High School ranks higher (36.1 vs 17.3 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 Almaguin Highlands Secondary School and Dryden High School?
About 1094 km in a straight line, between South River and Dryden in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Almaguin Highlands Secondary School: 570. Dryden High School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Almaguin Highlands Secondary School and Dryden High School rank in Ontario?
Almaguin Highlands Secondary School is 685th of 766 and Dryden High School is 528th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).