Bismarck High School vs Rita Murphy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bismarck High School
Bismarck · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,367 students
Rita Murphy Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
| Measure | Bismarck High School Bismarck, North Dakota | Rita Murphy Elementary School Bismarck, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 128 | #166 of 232 |
| National rank | #10062 of 16,910 | #23998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,367 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 1,367 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 44% |
| city | Bismarck | Bismarck |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rita Murphy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 43.5).
- •Rita Murphy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 26%).
- •Rita Murphy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Bismarck High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 33.2%).
- •Rita Murphy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.1).
- •Bismarck High School is the larger school with 1,367 students compared with 367.
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 Bismarck High School better than Rita Murphy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rita Murphy Elementary School ranks higher (51.7 vs 43.5 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 Bismarck High School and Rita Murphy Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bismarck and Bismarck in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bismarck High School: 1,367. Rita Murphy Elementary School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bismarck High School and Rita Murphy Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Bismarck High School is 97th of 128 and Rita Murphy Elementary School is 166th of 232 among high schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).