Deer Creek Elementary School vs West Fargo Sheyenne High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 2.4 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
West Fargo Sheyenne High School
West Fargo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,400 students
| Measure | Deer Creek Elementary School Fargo, North Dakota | West Fargo Sheyenne High School West Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 232 | #56 of 128 |
| National rank | #159 of 50,301 | #6124 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 384 | 1,400 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 1,400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Fargo | West Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.2 vs 58.8).
- •Deer Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 23.5%).
- •Deer Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.0).
- •West Fargo Sheyenne High School is the larger school with 1,400 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 West Fargo Sheyenne High School?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Creek Elementary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 58.8 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 Deer Creek Elementary School and West Fargo Sheyenne High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Fargo and West Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Creek Elementary School: 384. West Fargo Sheyenne High School: 1,400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Creek Elementary School and West Fargo Sheyenne High School rank in North Dakota?
Deer Creek Elementary School is 1st of 232 and West Fargo Sheyenne High School is 56th of 128 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).