Garden Valley Elementary School vs Missouri Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Valley Elementary School
Williston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
178 students
Missouri Ridge Elementary School
Williston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
| Measure | Garden Valley Elementary School Williston, North Dakota | Missouri Ridge Elementary School Williston, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 232 | #93 of 232 |
| National rank | #12655 of 50,301 | #14347 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 178 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Williston | Williston |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 65.7).
- •Missouri Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 37.6%).
- •Garden Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Missouri Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 178.
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 Garden Valley Elementary School better than Missouri Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Valley Elementary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 65.7 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 Garden Valley Elementary School and Missouri Ridge Elementary School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Williston and Williston in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Valley Elementary School: 178. Missouri Ridge Elementary School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Valley Elementary School and Missouri Ridge Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Garden Valley Elementary School is 75th of 232 and Missouri Ridge Elementary School is 93rd of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).