Badlands Elementary School vs Century Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 440 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badlands Elementary School
Watford City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Century Elementary School
Grafton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
532 students
| Measure | Badlands Elementary School Watford City, North Dakota | Century Elementary School Grafton, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #187 of 232 | #33 of 232 |
| National rank | #28219 of 50,301 | #7567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 538 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | Watford City | Grafton |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Century Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 45.5).
- •Badlands Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 48.5%).
- •Century Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.0).
- •Badlands Elementary School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 532.
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 Badlands Elementary School better than Century Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Century Elementary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 45.5 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 Badlands Elementary School and Century Elementary School?
About 440 km in a straight line, between Watford City and Grafton in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Badlands Elementary School: 538. Century Elementary School: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Badlands Elementary School and Century Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Badlands Elementary School is 187th of 232 and Century Elementary School is 33rd of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).