Legacy High School vs West Fargo Sheyenne High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Dakota, United States, 293 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legacy High School
Bismarck · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,419 students
West Fargo Sheyenne High School
West Fargo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,400 students
| Measure | Legacy High School Bismarck, North Dakota | West Fargo Sheyenne High School West Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 128 | #56 of 128 |
| National rank | #10336 of 16,910 | #6124 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,419 | 1,400 |
| Enrollment | 1,419 | 1,400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 39% |
| city | Bismarck | West Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Fargo Sheyenne High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 42.5).
- •West Fargo Sheyenne High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 21%).
- •West Fargo Sheyenne High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Legacy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 23.5%).
- •West Fargo Sheyenne High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.9).
- •Legacy High School is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 1,400.
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 Legacy High School better than West Fargo Sheyenne High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Fargo Sheyenne High School ranks higher (58.8 vs 42.5 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 Legacy High School and West Fargo Sheyenne High School?
About 293 km in a straight line, between Bismarck and West Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legacy High School: 1,419. West Fargo Sheyenne High School: 1,400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legacy High School and West Fargo Sheyenne High School rank in North Dakota?
Legacy High School is 105th of 128 and West Fargo Sheyenne High School is 56th of 128 among high schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).