Dakota High School vs South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota High School
Fargo · Public high · Grades 9–12
127 students
South High School
Fargo · Public high · Grades 9–12
898 students
| Measure | Dakota High School Fargo, North Dakota | South High School Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #126 of 128 | #72 of 128 |
| National rank | #16365 of 16,910 | #7605 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 127 | 898 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 898 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 35% |
| city | Fargo | Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 12.7).
- •South High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 10%).
- •South High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- •South High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 97.6%).
- •South High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.1).
- •South High School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 127.
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 Dakota High School better than South High School?
On the Success Index (US), South High School ranks higher (53.0 vs 12.7 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 Dakota High School and South High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fargo and Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota High School: 127. South High School: 898. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota High School and South High School rank in North Dakota?
Dakota High School is 126th of 128 and South High School is 72nd of 128 among high schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).