Bismarck High School vs Simle Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.5 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
Simle Middle School
Bismarck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,053 students
| Measure | Bismarck High School Bismarck, North Dakota | Simle Middle School Bismarck, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 128 | #26 of 36 |
| National rank | #10062 of 16,910 | #6223 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,367 | 1,053 |
| Enrollment | 1,367 | 1,053 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| city | Bismarck | Bismarck |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simle Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 43.5).
- •Simle Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Simle Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Simle Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 24.4%).
- •Simle Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.1).
- •Bismarck High School is the larger school with 1,367 students compared with 1,053.
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 Simle Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Simle Middle School ranks higher (56.6 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 Simle Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bismarck and Bismarck in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bismarck High School: 1,367. Simle Middle School: 1,053. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bismarck High School and Simle Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Bismarck High School is 97th of 128 and Simle Middle School is 26th of 36 among high schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).