Harwood Elementary School vs Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 309 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwood Elementary School
Harwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
97 students
Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School
Turtle Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
97 students
| Measure | Harwood Elementary School Harwood, North Dakota | Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School Turtle Lake, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 232 | #64 of 232 |
| National rank | #5781 of 50,301 | #11198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 97 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 97 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.3% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Harwood | Turtle Lake |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 70.2).
- •Harwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Harwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Harwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 19.6%).
- •Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.8).
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 Harwood Elementary School better than Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harwood Elementary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 70.2 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 Harwood Elementary School and Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Harwood and Turtle Lake in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harwood Elementary School: 97. Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harwood Elementary School and Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Harwood Elementary School is 20th of 232 and Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School is 64th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).