Jefferson Elementary School vs South Heart Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 379 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Valley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
258 students
South Heart Elementary School
South Heart · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
257 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Valley City, North Dakota | South Heart Elementary School South Heart, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #163 of 232 | #61 of 232 |
| National rank | #23686 of 50,301 | #10909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 258 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Valley City | South Heart |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Heart Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 52.1).
- •South Heart Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •South Heart Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •South Heart Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 35.3%).
- •South Heart Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 258 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), South Heart Elementary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 52.1 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 Jefferson Elementary School and South Heart Elementary School?
About 379 km in a straight line, between Valley City and South Heart in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 258. 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 163rd of 232 and South Heart Elementary School is 61st of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).