Bennett Elementary School vs Discovery Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
622 students
Discovery Middle School
Fargo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students
| Measure | Bennett Elementary School Fargo, North Dakota | Discovery Middle School Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #46 of 232 | #8 of 36 |
| National rank | #9558 of 50,301 | #2683 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 622 | 992 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 992 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 54% |
| city | Fargo | Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.5 vs 73.2).
- •Bennett Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 54%).
- •Bennett Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 29.4%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.3).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 992 students compared with 622.
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 Bennett Elementary School better than Discovery Middle 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 Bennett Elementary School and Discovery Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Fargo and Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett Elementary School: 622. Discovery Middle School: 992. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett Elementary School and Discovery Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Bennett Elementary School is 46th of 232 and Discovery Middle School is 8th of 36 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).