Highland Acres Elementary School vs South Central Alternative High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Acres Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
103 students
South Central Alternative High School
Bismarck · Public high · Grades 9–12
97 students
| Measure | Highland Acres Elementary School Bismarck, North Dakota | South Central Alternative High School Bismarck, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 232 | #122 of 128 |
| National rank | #10061 of 50,301 | #15471 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 103 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 103 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 24.5% |
| city | Bismarck | Bismarck |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Acres Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 18.9).
- •Highland Acres Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 24.5%).
- •Highland Acres Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •Highland Acres Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 99%).
- •South Central Alternative High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.2).
- •Highland Acres Elementary School is the larger school with 103 students compared with 97.
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 Highland Acres Elementary School better than South Central Alternative High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Acres Elementary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 18.9 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 Highland Acres Elementary School and South Central Alternative High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bismarck and Bismarck in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Acres Elementary School: 103. South Central Alternative High School: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Acres Elementary School and South Central Alternative High School rank in North Dakota?
Highland Acres Elementary School is 50th of 232 and South Central Alternative High School is 122nd of 128 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).