Custer Co District High vs Hamilton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 637 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Custer Co District High
Miles City · Public high · Grades 9–12
487 students
Hamilton High School
Hamilton · Public high · Grades 9–12
460 students
| Measure | Custer Co District High Miles City, Montana | Hamilton High School Hamilton, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 108 | #32 of 108 |
| National rank | #9256 of 16,910 | #7757 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 487 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Miles City | Hamilton |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 46.7).
- •Hamilton High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Hamilton High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Custer Co District High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 43.3%).
- •Custer Co District High does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •Custer Co District High is the larger school with 487 students compared with 460.
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 Custer Co District High better than Hamilton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton High School ranks higher (52.4 vs 46.7 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 Custer Co District High and Hamilton High School?
About 637 km in a straight line, between Miles City and Hamilton in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Custer Co District High: 487. Hamilton High School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Custer Co District High and Hamilton High School rank in Montana?
Custer Co District High is 45th of 108 and Hamilton High School is 32nd of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).