Sawyer Elementary School vs Velva High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sawyer Elementary School
Sawyer · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
74 students
Velva High School
Velva · Public high · Grades 7–12
222 students
| Measure | Sawyer Elementary School Sawyer, North Dakota | Velva High School Velva, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #133 of 232 | #16 of 128 |
| National rank | #19389 of 50,301 | #3066 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 74 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 74 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 52% |
| city | Sawyer | Velva |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Velva High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 58.3).
- •Velva High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49.5%).
- •Velva High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49.5%).
- •Velva High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 41.9%).
- •Sawyer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (6.2 vs 14.8).
- •Velva High School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 74.
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 Sawyer Elementary School better than Velva High School?
On the Success Index (US), Velva High School ranks higher (71.0 vs 58.3 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 Sawyer Elementary School and Velva High School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Sawyer and Velva in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sawyer Elementary School: 74. Velva High School: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sawyer Elementary School and Velva High School rank in North Dakota?
Sawyer Elementary School is 133rd of 232 and Velva High School is 16th of 128 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).