Elk Ridge Elementary School vs Horizon Middle 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.
Elk Ridge Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
Horizon Middle School
Bismarck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,124 students
| Measure | Elk Ridge Elementary School Bismarck, North Dakota | Horizon Middle School Bismarck, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 232 | #16 of 36 |
| National rank | #10437 of 50,301 | #4211 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 510 | 1,124 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 1,124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.2% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Bismarck | Bismarck |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 65.8).
- •Elk Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.2% vs 15.8%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.6).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 510.
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 Elk Ridge Elementary School better than Horizon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 65.8 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 Elk Ridge Elementary School and Horizon Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bismarck and Bismarck in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Ridge Elementary School: 510. Horizon Middle School: 1,124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Ridge Elementary School and Horizon Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Elk Ridge Elementary School is 53rd of 232 and Horizon Middle School is 16th of 36 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).