J Nelson Kelly Elementary School vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
Grand Forks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
South Middle School
Grand Forks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
549 students
| Measure | J Nelson Kelly Elementary School Grand Forks, North Dakota | South Middle School Grand Forks, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 232 | #14 of 36 |
| National rank | #4614 of 50,301 | #3980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 482 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.9% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 6.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| city | Grand Forks | Grand Forks |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Nelson Kelly Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 67.1).
- •J Nelson Kelly Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •J Nelson Kelly Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •J Nelson Kelly Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 35.5%).
- •South Middle School does better on students per teacher (6.2 vs 13.0).
- •South Middle School is the larger school with 549 students compared with 482.
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 J Nelson Kelly Elementary School better than South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J Nelson Kelly Elementary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 67.1 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 J Nelson Kelly Elementary School and South Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Forks and Grand Forks in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School: 482. South Middle School: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Nelson Kelly Elementary School and South Middle School rank in North Dakota?
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School is 13th of 232 and South Middle School is 14th of 36 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).