Bemidji Middle vs Paul Bunyan Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bemidji Middle
Bemidji · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students
Paul Bunyan Center
Bemidji · Public other · Grades PK–PK
118 students
| Measure | Bemidji Middle Bemidji, Minnesota | Paul Bunyan Center Bemidji, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #123 of 266 | – |
| National rank | #4172 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 967 | 118 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Bemidji | Bemidji |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bemidji Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 66.1%).
- •Paul Bunyan Center does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 15.9).
- •Bemidji Middle is the larger school with 967 students compared with 118.
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 Bemidji Middle better than Paul Bunyan Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bemidji Middle and Paul Bunyan Center?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bemidji and Bemidji in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bemidji Middle: 967. Paul Bunyan Center: 118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bemidji Middle and Paul Bunyan Center rank in Minnesota?
Bemidji Middle is 123rd of 266 and Paul Bunyan Center is unranked among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).