Highmore High School - 01 vs Montrose High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 202 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highmore High School - 01
Highmore · Public high · Grades 9–12
62 students
Montrose High School - 01
Montrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
63 students
| Measure | Highmore High School - 01 Highmore, South Dakota | Montrose High School - 01 Montrose, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #29 of 121 | #15 of 121 |
| National rank | #2904 of 16,910 | #1493 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 62 | 63 |
| Enrollment | 62 | 63 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 69.5% |
| city | Highmore | Montrose |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montrose High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 71.6).
- •Montrose High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 30%).
- •Highmore High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 69.5%).
- •Highmore High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 17.5%).
- •Highmore High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 12.6).
- •Montrose High School - 01 is the larger school with 63 students compared with 62.
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 Highmore High School - 01 better than Montrose High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Montrose High School - 01 ranks higher (78.6 vs 71.6 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 Highmore High School - 01 and Montrose High School - 01?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Highmore and Montrose in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highmore High School - 01: 62. Montrose High School - 01: 63. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highmore High School - 01 and Montrose High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Highmore High School - 01 is 29th of 121 and Montrose High School - 01 is 15th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).