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Dawson High School vs. Nederland High School

Should you attend Dawson High School or Nederland High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dawson High School
900 North Merrill Avenue
Glendive, MT 59330
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Nederland High School
2101 18th St
Nederland, TX 77627
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Nederland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 336 students in grades 9-12, Dawson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 1,482 students in grades 9-12, Nederland High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
336 students
1,482 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dawson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nederland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dawson High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nederland High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
112 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dawson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nederland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dawson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dawson High School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nederland High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Nederland Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#595 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
#1954 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dawson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nederland High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
57%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dawson High School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nederland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Nederland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
56%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dawson High School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nederland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Nederland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
72%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dawson High School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nederland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Nederland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 50% in MT)
94%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dawson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dawson High School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Nederland High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Nederland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dawson High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nederland High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
83
393
Grade 10 Students
86
402
Grade 11 Students
87
340
Grade 12 Students
80
347

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dawson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dawson High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dawson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dawson High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nederland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Nederland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dawson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dawson High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nederland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Nederland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dawson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dawson High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nederland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Nederland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dawson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dawson High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nederland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Nederland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dawson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dawson High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nederland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Nederland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dawson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dawson High School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nederland High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Nederland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dawson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dawson High School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nederland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Nederland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dawson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dawson High School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nederland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Nederland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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