J.W. Smith Elementary vs Treknorth High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.W. Smith Elementary
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
238 students
Treknorth High School
Bemidji · Charter high · Grades 9–12
144 students
| Measure | J.W. Smith Elementary Bemidji, Minnesota | Treknorth High School Bemidji, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #713 of 923 | #316 of 433 |
| National rank | #25884 of 50,301 | #8871 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 238 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Bemidji | Bemidji |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.9 vs 48.2).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Treknorth High School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Treknorth High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 82.4%).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.0).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary is the larger school with 238 students compared with 144.
- •J.W. Smith Elementary is a public school while Treknorth High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 J.W. Smith Elementary better than Treknorth High School?
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 J.W. Smith Elementary and Treknorth High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bemidji and Bemidji in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.W. Smith Elementary: 238. Treknorth High School: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.W. Smith Elementary and Treknorth High School rank in Minnesota?
J.W. Smith Elementary is 713th of 923 and Treknorth High School is 316th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).