Appleton City High vs Montrose High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton City High
Appleton City · Public high · Grades 7–12
170 students
Montrose High
Montrose · Public high · Grades 7–12
45 students
| Measure | Appleton City High Appleton City, Missouri | Montrose High Montrose, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #326 of 497 | – |
| National rank | #9874 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 170 | 45 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 45 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 6.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 49.5% |
| city | Appleton City | Montrose |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montrose High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 44.2).
- •Montrose High does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 32%).
- •Montrose High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 32%).
- •Appleton City High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 44.4%).
- •Montrose High does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 8.9).
- •Appleton City High is the larger school with 170 students compared with 45.
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 Appleton City High better than Montrose High?
On the Success Index (US), Montrose High ranks higher (66.8 vs 44.2 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 Appleton City High and Montrose High?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Appleton City and Montrose in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton City High: 170. Montrose High: 45. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton City High and Montrose High rank in Missouri?
Appleton City High is 326th of 497 and Montrose High is unranked among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).