Horizon Middle School vs Northridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Middle School
Bismarck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,124 students
Northridge Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Bismarck, North Dakota | Northridge Elementary School Bismarck, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 36 | #83 of 232 |
| National rank | #4211 of 15,369 | #13028 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,124 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 58% |
| city | Bismarck | Bismarck |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 65.8).
- •Northridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 37.3%).
- •Northridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.4).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 410.
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 Horizon Middle School better than Northridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Northridge Elementary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 65.8 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 Horizon Middle School and Northridge Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Bismarck and Bismarck in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 1,124. Northridge Elementary School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and Northridge Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Horizon Middle School is 16th of 36 and Northridge Elementary School is 83rd of 232 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).