Custer Co District High vs Highland Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.0 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
Highland Park School
Miles City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
126 students
| Measure | Custer Co District High Miles City, Montana | Highland Park School Miles City, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 108 | #71 of 267 |
| National rank | #9256 of 16,910 | #15177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 487 | 126 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Miles City | Miles City |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 46.7).
- •Custer Co District High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 41.3%).
- •Highland Park School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.2).
- •Custer Co District High is the larger school with 487 students compared with 126.
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 Highland Park School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park School ranks higher (64.4 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 Highland Park School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Miles City and Miles City in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Custer Co District High: 487. Highland Park School: 126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Custer Co District High and Highland Park School rank in Montana?
Custer Co District High is 45th of 108 and Highland Park School is 71st of 267 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).