Discovery Middle School vs Mandan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Dakota, United States, 312 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Middle School
Fargo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students
Mandan Middle School
Mandan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,003 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Fargo, North Dakota | Mandan Middle School Mandan, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 36 | #30 of 36 |
| National rank | #2683 of 15,369 | #7019 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 992 | 1,003 |
| Enrollment | 992 | 1,003 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 45% |
| city | Fargo | Mandan |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 52.9).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 32%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.4).
- •Mandan Middle School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 992.
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 Discovery Middle School better than Mandan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (73.2 vs 52.9 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 Discovery Middle School and Mandan Middle School?
About 312 km in a straight line, between Fargo and Mandan in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 992. Mandan Middle School: 1,003. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Mandan Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Discovery Middle School is 8th of 36 and Mandan Middle School is 30th of 36 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).