Bemidji Senior High vs J.W. Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bemidji Senior High
Bemidji · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,537 students
J.W. Smith Elementary
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
238 students
| Measure | Bemidji Senior High Bemidji, Minnesota | J.W. Smith Elementary Bemidji, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 433 | #713 of 923 |
| National rank | #6349 of 16,910 | #25884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 1,537 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 1,537 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 54.5% |
| city | Bemidji | Bemidji |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bemidji Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 48.9).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 53%).
- •Bemidji Senior High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44.5%).
- •Bemidji Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 82.4%).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 20.0).
- •Bemidji Senior High is the larger school with 1,537 students compared with 238.
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 Senior High better than J.W. Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bemidji Senior High ranks higher (57.8 vs 48.9 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 Bemidji Senior High and J.W. Smith Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Bemidji and Bemidji in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bemidji Senior High: 1,537. J.W. Smith Elementary: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bemidji Senior High and J.W. Smith Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bemidji Senior High is 219th of 433 and J.W. Smith Elementary is 713th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).