Carl Ben Eielson Middle School vs South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 810 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
Fargo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
677 students
South High School
Fargo · Public high · Grades 9–12
898 students
| Measure | Carl Ben Eielson Middle School Fargo, North Dakota | South High School Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 36 | #72 of 128 |
| National rank | #7121 of 15,369 | #7605 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 677 | 898 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 898 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| city | Fargo | Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.3 vs 53.0).
- •South High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Carl Ben Eielson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •South High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 45.5%).
- •South High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.7).
- •South High School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 677.
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 Carl Ben Eielson Middle School better than South High 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 Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and South High School?
About 810 m in a straight line, between Fargo and Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School: 677. South High School: 898. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and South High School rank in North Dakota?
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School is 32nd of 36 and South High School is 72nd of 128 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).