Dorothy Dodds Elementary School vs Horizon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 959 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
Moorhead · Public elementary · Grades K–4
625 students
Horizon Middle School
Moorhead · Public middle · Grades 5–8
2,158 students
| Measure | Dorothy Dodds Elementary School Moorhead, Minnesota | Horizon Middle School Moorhead, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #623 of 923 | #188 of 266 |
| National rank | #19175 of 50,301 | #6874 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 625 | 2,158 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 2,158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Moorhead | Moorhead |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorothy Dodds Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 53.6).
- •Dorothy Dodds Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 46.6%).
- •Dorothy Dodds Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.0).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 2,158 students compared with 625.
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 Dorothy Dodds Elementary School better than Horizon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dorothy Dodds Elementary School ranks higher (58.5 vs 53.6 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 Dorothy Dodds Elementary School and Horizon Middle School?
About 959 m in a straight line, between Moorhead and Moorhead in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School: 625. Horizon Middle School: 2,158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy Dodds Elementary School and Horizon Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is 623rd of 923 and Horizon Middle School is 188th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).