McKinley Elementary School vs North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
169 students
North High School
Fargo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,110 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary School Fargo, North Dakota | North High School Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 232 | #37 of 128 |
| National rank | #30947 of 50,301 | #5070 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 169 | 1,110 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 1,110 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Fargo | Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 41.5).
- •North High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •North High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •North High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 53.8%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.2).
- •North High School is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 169.
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 McKinley Elementary School better than North High School?
On the Success Index (US), North High School ranks higher (62.9 vs 41.5 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 McKinley Elementary School and North High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fargo and Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary School: 169. North High School: 1,110. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary School and North High School rank in North Dakota?
McKinley Elementary School is 206th of 232 and North High School is 37th of 128 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).