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Laurel High School vs. Shepherd High School

Should you attend Laurel High School or Shepherd 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
Laurel High School
203 East 8th Street
Laurel, MT 59044
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Shepherd High School
7842 Shepherd Road
Shepherd, MT 59079
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Shepherd High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 609 students in grades 9-12, Laurel 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 244 students in grades 9-12, Shepherd 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
609 students
244 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laurel 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 Shepherd High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laurel High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shepherd High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laurel 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 Shepherd High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laurel High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Laurel H S 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 Shepherd High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shepherd H S School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#534 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
#400 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Laurel High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shepherd High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Laurel H S School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shepherd High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shepherd H S School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Laurel H S 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 Shepherd High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shepherd H S School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Laurel H S 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 Shepherd High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Shepherd H S School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 30% in MT)
≥90%
(Top 10% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Laurel High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Laurel H S School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Shepherd High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Shepherd H S School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Laurel High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Shepherd High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
151
65
Grade 10 Students
143
63
Grade 11 Students
154
54
Grade 12 Students
161
62

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Laurel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Laurel H S 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 American Indian at Shepherd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Shepherd H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laurel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Laurel H S 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 Asian at Shepherd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shepherd H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laurel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Laurel H S 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 Shepherd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shepherd H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laurel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Laurel H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shepherd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shepherd H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
90%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laurel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Laurel H S 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 Shepherd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shepherd H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Laurel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Laurel H S 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
0.19
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laurel High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Laurel H S 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 Shepherd High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shepherd H S School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laurel High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Laurel H S 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 Shepherd High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shepherd H S School District and Montana, 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 Laurel High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Laurel H S 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 Shepherd High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shepherd H S School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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