Central Middle School vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Dakota, United States, 137 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Devils Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
536 students
South Middle School
Grand Forks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
549 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Devils Lake, North Dakota | South Middle School Grand Forks, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 36 | #14 of 36 |
| National rank | #6474 of 15,369 | #3980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 536 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 6.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| city | Devils Lake | Grand Forks |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 55.4).
- •South Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •South Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •South Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 41%).
- •South Middle School does better on students per teacher (6.2 vs 14.1).
- •South Middle School is the larger school with 549 students compared with 536.
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 Central Middle School better than South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Middle School ranks higher (67.1 vs 55.4 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 Central Middle School and South Middle School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Devils Lake and Grand Forks in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 536. South Middle School: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and South Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Central Middle School is 28th of 36 and South Middle School is 14th of 36 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).