Hardin High School vs Polson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 544 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardin High School
Hardin · Public high · Grades 9–12
515 students
Polson High School
Polson · Public high · Grades 9–12
517 students
| Measure | Hardin High School Hardin, Montana | Polson High School Polson, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 108 | #55 of 108 |
| National rank | #16413 of 16,910 | #10108 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 515 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | Hardin | Polson |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 12.3).
- •Polson High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Polson High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Polson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 100%).
- •Polson High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.1).
- •Polson High School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 515.
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 Hardin High School better than Polson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Polson High School ranks higher (43.4 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 Hardin High School and Polson High School?
About 544 km in a straight line, between Hardin and Polson in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardin High School: 515. Polson High School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardin High School and Polson High School rank in Montana?
Hardin High School is 104th of 108 and Polson High School is 55th of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).