Canistota High School - 01 vs Montrose High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canistota High School - 01
Canistota · Public high · Grades 9–12
99 students
Montrose High School - 01
Montrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
63 students
| Measure | Canistota High School - 01 Canistota, South Dakota | Montrose High School - 01 Montrose, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #110 of 121 | #15 of 121 |
| National rank | #10382 of 16,910 | #1493 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 99 | 63 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 63 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 69.5% |
| city | Canistota | Montrose |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montrose High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 42.3).
- •Montrose High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Montrose High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Canistota High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 17.5%).
- •Canistota High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.6).
- •Canistota High School - 01 is the larger school with 99 students compared with 63.
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 Canistota High School - 01 better than Montrose High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Montrose High School - 01 ranks higher (78.6 vs 42.3 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 Canistota High School - 01 and Montrose High School - 01?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Canistota and Montrose in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canistota High School - 01: 99. Montrose High School - 01: 63. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canistota High School - 01 and Montrose High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Canistota High School - 01 is 110th of 121 and Montrose High School - 01 is 15th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).