Custer Co District High vs Hardin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 156 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
Hardin High School
Hardin · Public high · Grades 9–12
515 students
| Measure | Custer Co District High Miles City, Montana | Hardin High School Hardin, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 108 | #104 of 108 |
| National rank | #9256 of 16,910 | #16413 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 487 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| city | Miles City | Hardin |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Custer Co District High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 12.3).
- •Custer Co District High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Custer Co District High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Custer Co District High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 100%).
- •Hardin High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.2).
- •Hardin High School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 487.
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 Hardin High School?
On the Success Index (US), Custer Co District High ranks higher (46.7 vs 12.3 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 Hardin High School?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Miles City and Hardin in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Custer Co District High: 487. Hardin High School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Custer Co District High and Hardin High School rank in Montana?
Custer Co District High is 45th of 108 and Hardin High School is 104th of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).