Badlands Elementary School vs Watford City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 393 m 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
Watford City Middle School
Watford City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | Badlands Elementary School Watford City, North Dakota | Watford City Middle School Watford City, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 232 | #33 of 36 |
| National rank | #28219 of 50,301 | #7802 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 538 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| city | Watford City | Watford City |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watford City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 45.5).
- •Watford City Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Watford City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Watford City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 39.2%).
- •Badlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.1).
- •Badlands Elementary School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 509.
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 Watford City Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Watford City Middle School ranks higher (49.3 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 Watford City Middle School?
About 393 m in a straight line, between Watford City and Watford City in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Badlands Elementary School: 538. Watford City Middle School: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Badlands Elementary School and Watford City Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Badlands Elementary School is 187th of 232 and Watford City Middle School is 33rd of 36 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).