Gardiner High School vs North Star High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 393 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardiner High School
Gardiner · Public high · Grades 9–12
55 students
North Star High School
Rudyard · Public high · Grades 9–12
56 students
| Measure | Gardiner High School Gardiner, Montana | North Star High School Rudyard, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 55 | 56 |
| Enrollment | 55 | 56 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 75% |
| city | Gardiner | Rudyard |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 48.8).
- •North Star High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 30%).
- •North Star High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 49.5%).
- •Gardiner High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 50%).
- •North Star High School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.8).
- •North Star High School is the larger school with 56 students compared with 55.
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 Gardiner High School better than North Star High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Star High School ranks higher (72.1 vs 48.8 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 Gardiner High School and North Star High School?
About 393 km in a straight line, between Gardiner and Rudyard in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiner High School: 55. North Star High School: 56. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiner High School and North Star High School rank in Montana?
Gardiner High School is unranked and North Star High School is unranked among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).