Deer Creek Elementary School vs Heritage Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Creek Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
Heritage Middle School
Horace · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
| Measure | Deer Creek Elementary School Fargo, North Dakota | Heritage Middle School Horace, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 232 | #1 of 36 |
| National rank | #159 of 50,301 | #61 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 384 | 799 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Fargo | Horace |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (94.2 vs 94.7).
- •Deer Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 12.6%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.4).
- •Heritage Middle School is the larger school with 799 students compared with 384.
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 Deer Creek Elementary School better than Heritage Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Deer Creek Elementary School and Heritage Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Fargo and Horace in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Creek Elementary School: 384. Heritage Middle School: 799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Creek Elementary School and Heritage Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Deer Creek Elementary School is 1st of 232 and Heritage Middle School is 1st of 36 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).