Century High School vs Elk Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Century High School
Bismarck · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,406 students
Elk Ridge Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
| Measure | Century High School Bismarck, North Dakota | Elk Ridge Elementary School Bismarck, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #43 of 128 | #53 of 232 |
| National rank | #5442 of 16,910 | #10437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,406 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 1,406 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.8% | 2.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Bismarck | Bismarck |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 61.4).
- •Elk Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.2% vs 14.8%).
- •Century High School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.6).
- •Century High School is the larger school with 1,406 students compared with 510.
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 High School better than Elk Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 61.4 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 Century High School and Elk Ridge Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bismarck and Bismarck in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Century High School: 1,406. Elk Ridge Elementary School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Century High School and Elk Ridge Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Century High School is 43rd of 128 and Elk Ridge Elementary School is 53rd of 232 among high schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).