Cheney Middle School vs West Fargo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheney Middle School
West Fargo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,006 students
West Fargo High School
West Fargo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,380 students
| Measure | Cheney Middle School West Fargo, North Dakota | West Fargo High School West Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 36 | #79 of 128 |
| National rank | #3986 of 15,369 | #8554 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,006 | 1,380 |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | 1,380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 33% |
| city | West Fargo | West Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheney Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 49.4).
- •Cheney Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Cheney Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •West Fargo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 40.8%).
- •Cheney Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •West Fargo High School is the larger school with 1,380 students compared with 1,006.
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 Cheney Middle School better than West Fargo High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cheney Middle School ranks higher (67.0 vs 49.4 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 Cheney Middle School and West Fargo High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between West Fargo and West Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheney Middle School: 1,006. West Fargo High School: 1,380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheney Middle School and West Fargo High School rank in North Dakota?
Cheney Middle School is 15th of 36 and West Fargo High School is 79th of 128 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).