Fort Yates Middle School vs Richardton-Taylor Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Dakota, United States, 153 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Yates Middle School
Fort Yates · Public middle · Grades 5–8
46 students
Richardton-Taylor Elementary School
Richardton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
56 students
| Measure | Fort Yates Middle School Fort Yates, North Dakota | Richardton-Taylor Elementary School Richardton, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 46 | 56 |
| Enrollment | 46 | 56 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 27% |
| city | Fort Yates | Richardton |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richardton-Taylor Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 9.8).
- •Richardton-Taylor Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Richardton-Taylor Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Richardton-Taylor Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 100%).
- •Fort Yates Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 14.0).
- •Richardton-Taylor Elementary School is the larger school with 56 students compared with 46.
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 Fort Yates Middle School better than Richardton-Taylor Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Richardton-Taylor Elementary School ranks higher (40.6 vs 9.8 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 Fort Yates Middle School and Richardton-Taylor Elementary School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Fort Yates and Richardton in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Yates Middle School: 46. Richardton-Taylor Elementary School: 56. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Yates Middle School and Richardton-Taylor Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Fort Yates Middle School is unranked and Richardton-Taylor Elementary School is unranked among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).