Jefferson Elementary School vs South Heart Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Dickinson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
South Heart Elementary School
South Heart · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
257 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Dickinson, North Dakota | South Heart Elementary School South Heart, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 232 | #61 of 232 |
| National rank | #7337 of 50,301 | #10909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 370 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Dickinson | South Heart |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 70.6).
- •South Heart Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •South Heart Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 18.6%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.9).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 257.
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than South Heart Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (76.0 vs 70.6 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 Jefferson Elementary School and South Heart Elementary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Dickinson and South Heart in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 370. South Heart Elementary School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and South Heart Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Jefferson Elementary School is 28th of 232 and South Heart Elementary School is 61st of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).