Ben Franklin Middle School vs Heritage Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Dakota, United States, 16 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
Heritage Middle School
Horace · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Middle School Fargo, North Dakota | Heritage Middle School Horace, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #11 of 36 | #1 of 36 |
| National rank | #3057 of 15,369 | #61 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 873 | 799 |
| Enrollment | 873 | 799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Fargo | Horace |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 71.3).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 33.6%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.3).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 873 students compared with 799.
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 Heritage Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle School ranks higher (94.7 vs 71.3 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 Heritage Middle School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Fargo and Horace in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Middle School: 873. Heritage Middle School: 799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Middle School and Heritage Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Ben Franklin Middle School is 11th of 36 and Heritage Middle School is 1st of 36 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).