Century High School vs Legacy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Dakota, United States, 3.1 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
Legacy High School
Bismarck · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,419 students
| Measure | Century High School Bismarck, North Dakota | Legacy High School Bismarck, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 128 | #105 of 128 |
| National rank | #5442 of 16,910 | #10336 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,406 | 1,419 |
| Enrollment | 1,406 | 1,419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.8% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 21% |
| city | Bismarck | Bismarck |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Century High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 42.5).
- •Century High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 21%).
- •Century High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Century High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 17.8%).
- •Century High School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.9).
- •Legacy High School is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 1,406.
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 Legacy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Century High School ranks higher (61.4 vs 42.5 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 Legacy High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bismarck and Bismarck in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Century High School: 1,406. Legacy High School: 1,419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Century High School and Legacy High School rank in North Dakota?
Century High School is 43rd of 128 and Legacy High School is 105th of 128 among high schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).