Red River High School vs Viking Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Red River High School
Grand Forks · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,190 students
Viking Elementary School
Grand Forks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
| Measure | Red River High School Grand Forks, North Dakota | Viking Elementary School Grand Forks, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 128 | #106 of 232 |
| National rank | #7194 of 16,910 | #15832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,190 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 1,190 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| city | Grand Forks | Grand Forks |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Viking Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 54.5).
- •Viking Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Viking Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Red River High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 42.1%).
- •Viking Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 14.0).
- •Red River High School is the larger school with 1,190 students compared with 328.
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 Red River High School better than Viking Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Viking Elementary School ranks higher (63.5 vs 54.5 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 Red River High School and Viking Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Grand Forks and Grand Forks in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Red River High School: 1,190. Viking Elementary School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Red River High School and Viking Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Red River High School is 64th of 128 and Viking Elementary School is 106th of 232 among high schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).