McVay Elementary School vs Williston Middle School Central Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McVay Elementary School
Williston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
449 students
Williston Middle School Central Campus
Williston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,536 students
| Measure | McVay Elementary School Williston, North Dakota | Williston Middle School Central Campus Williston, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #195 of 232 | #12 of 36 |
| National rank | #28747 of 50,301 | #3755 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 449 | 1,536 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 1,536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Williston | Williston |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williston Middle School Central Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 44.8).
- •Williston Middle School Central Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 44.8%).
- •Williston Middle School Central Campus does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 22.5).
- •Williston Middle School Central Campus is the larger school with 1,536 students compared with 449.
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 McVay Elementary School better than Williston Middle School Central Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Williston Middle School Central Campus ranks higher (68.2 vs 44.8 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 McVay Elementary School and Williston Middle School Central Campus?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Williston and Williston in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McVay Elementary School: 449. Williston Middle School Central Campus: 1,536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McVay Elementary School and Williston Middle School Central Campus rank in North Dakota?
McVay Elementary School is 195th of 232 and Williston Middle School Central Campus is 12th of 36 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).