Ben Franklin Middle School vs Dickinson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Dakota, United States, 459 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Middle School
Fargo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
873 students
Dickinson Middle School
Dickinson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
944 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Middle School Fargo, North Dakota | Dickinson Middle School Dickinson, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 36 | #22 of 36 |
| National rank | #3057 of 15,369 | #5611 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 873 | 944 |
| Enrollment | 873 | 944 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| city | Fargo | Dickinson |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Franklin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 59.4).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Dickinson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 33.6%).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.0).
- •Dickinson Middle School is the larger school with 944 students compared with 873.
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 Ben Franklin Middle School better than Dickinson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Franklin Middle School ranks higher (71.3 vs 59.4 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 Ben Franklin Middle School and Dickinson Middle School?
About 459 km in a straight line, between Fargo and Dickinson in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Middle School: 873. Dickinson Middle School: 944. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Middle School and Dickinson Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Ben Franklin Middle School is 11th of 36 and Dickinson Middle School is 22nd of 36 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).