Century Elementary School vs Community Alternative High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Century Elementary School
Grand Forks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
Community Alternative High School
Grand Forks · Public high · Grades 9–12
73 students
| Measure | Century Elementary School Grand Forks, North Dakota | Community Alternative High School Grand Forks, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 232 | #120 of 128 |
| National rank | #20254 of 50,301 | #14592 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 493 | 73 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 73 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 10% |
| city | Grand Forks | Grand Forks |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Century Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 23.9).
- •Century Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 10%).
- •Century Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 10%).
- •Community Alternative High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 54%).
- •Community Alternative High School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.0).
- •Century Elementary School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 73.
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 Century Elementary School better than Community Alternative High School?
On the Success Index (US), Century Elementary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 23.9 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 Century Elementary School and Community Alternative High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Forks and Grand Forks in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Century Elementary School: 493. Community Alternative High School: 73. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Century Elementary School and Community Alternative High School rank in North Dakota?
Century Elementary School is 139th of 232 and Community Alternative High School is 120th of 128 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).