Central Middle School vs Sunnyside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Minot · Public middle · Grades 6–8
482 students
Sunnyside Elementary School
Minot · Public elementary · Grades K–5
307 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Minot, North Dakota | Sunnyside Elementary School Minot, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 36 | #216 of 232 |
| National rank | #5609 of 15,369 | #35168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 482 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Minot | Minot |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 35.2).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 74.6%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 307.
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 Sunnyside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (59.4 vs 35.2 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 Sunnyside Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Minot and Minot in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 482. Sunnyside Elementary School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Sunnyside Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Central Middle School is 21st of 36 and Sunnyside Elementary School is 216th of 232 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).