Dakota Prairie High School vs MT Pleasant High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Dakota, United States, 152 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Prairie High School
Petersburg · Public high · Grades 7–12
130 students
MT Pleasant High School
Rolla · Public high · Grades 7–12
132 students
| Measure | Dakota Prairie High School Petersburg, North Dakota | MT Pleasant High School Rolla, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 128 | #114 of 128 |
| National rank | #7121 of 16,910 | #12569 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 130 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Petersburg | Rolla |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Prairie High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 33.4).
- •Dakota Prairie High School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Dakota Prairie High School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Dakota Prairie High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 48.5%).
- •Dakota Prairie High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.0).
- •MT Pleasant High School is the larger school with 132 students compared with 130.
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 Dakota Prairie High School better than MT Pleasant High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Prairie High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 33.4 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 Dakota Prairie High School and MT Pleasant High School?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Petersburg and Rolla in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Prairie High School: 130. MT Pleasant High School: 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Prairie High School and MT Pleasant High School rank in North Dakota?
Dakota Prairie High School is 63rd of 128 and MT Pleasant High School is 114th of 128 among high schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).