Columbus High School vs Shepherd High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 78 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
Shepherd High School
Shepherd · Public high · Grades 9–12
225 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Montana | Shepherd High School Shepherd, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 108 | #30 of 108 |
| National rank | #5444 of 16,910 | #7383 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 227 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Columbus | Shepherd |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 53.8).
- •Columbus High School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Columbus High School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Columbus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 25.3%).
- •Shepherd High School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.2).
- •Columbus High School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 225.
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 Shepherd High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus High School ranks higher (61.4 vs 53.8 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 Columbus High School and Shepherd High School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Shepherd in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 227. Shepherd High School: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and Shepherd High School rank in Montana?
Columbus High School is 13th of 108 and Shepherd High School is 30th of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).