Garden Valley Elementary School vs Northwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 453 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
Northwood Elementary School
Northwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
177 students
| Measure | Garden Valley Elementary School Williston, North Dakota | Northwood Elementary School Northwood, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 232 | #84 of 232 |
| National rank | #12655 of 50,301 | #13160 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 178 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Williston | Northwood |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.1 vs 67.4).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 37.6%).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Garden Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 177.
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 Northwood Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garden Valley Elementary School and Northwood Elementary School?
About 453 km in a straight line, between Williston and Northwood in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Valley Elementary School: 178. Northwood Elementary School: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Valley Elementary School and Northwood Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Garden Valley Elementary School is 75th of 232 and Northwood Elementary School is 84th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).