Columbus High School vs Florence-Carlton HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 388 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
227 students
Florence-Carlton HS
Florence · Public high · Grades 9–12
237 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Montana | Florence-Carlton HS Florence, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 108 | #49 of 108 |
| National rank | #5444 of 16,910 | #9708 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 227 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 32.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 15% |
| city | Columbus | Florence |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 44.9).
- •Columbus High School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 15%).
- •Columbus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 32.5%).
- •Florence-Carlton HS does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.2).
- •Florence-Carlton HS is the larger school with 237 students compared with 227.
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 Columbus High School better than Florence-Carlton HS?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus High School ranks higher (61.4 vs 44.9 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 Columbus High School and Florence-Carlton HS?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Florence in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 227. Florence-Carlton HS: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and Florence-Carlton HS rank in Montana?
Columbus High School is 13th of 108 and Florence-Carlton HS is 49th of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).