Central Middle School vs Sweetwater Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 693 m 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
Sweetwater Elementary School
Devils Lake · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
269 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Devils Lake, North Dakota | Sweetwater Elementary School Devils Lake, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 36 | #25 of 232 |
| National rank | #6474 of 15,369 | #7025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 536 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 77% |
| city | Devils Lake | Devils Lake |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sweetwater Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 55.4).
- •Sweetwater Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 43%).
- •Sweetwater Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 48%).
- •Sweetwater Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.1).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 269.
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 Sweetwater Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sweetwater Elementary School ranks higher (76.5 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 Sweetwater Elementary School?
About 693 m in a straight line, between Devils Lake and Devils Lake in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 536. Sweetwater Elementary School: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Sweetwater Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Central Middle School is 28th of 36 and Sweetwater Elementary School is 25th of 232 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).