Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS vs Gardiner High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 387 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS
Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
54 students
Gardiner High School
Gardiner · Public high · Grades 9–12
55 students
| Measure | Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS Chester, Montana | Gardiner High School Gardiner, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 54 | 55 |
| Enrollment | 54 | 55 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 30% |
| city | Chester | Gardiner |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardiner High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 28.7).
- •Gardiner High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24.5%).
- •Gardiner High School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Gardiner High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 57.4%).
- •Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.8).
- •Gardiner High School is the larger school with 55 students compared with 54.
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 Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS better than Gardiner High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardiner High School ranks higher (48.8 vs 28.7 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 Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS and Gardiner High School?
About 387 km in a straight line, between Chester and Gardiner in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS: 54. Gardiner High School: 55. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS and Gardiner High School rank in Montana?
Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS is unranked and Gardiner High School is unranked among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).