Best Schools in Balfour, ND
Balfour, ND has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 800 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Balfour meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Balfour, ND
The top high schools in Balfour, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Velva High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Velva 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 216 Students
2. Drake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drake 57 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 73 Students
3. Tgu-towner High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tgu 60 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 55 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Balfour, ND
The top elementary schools in Balfour, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Velva Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Velva 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
2. Anamoose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anamoose 14 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 71 Students
3. Tgu-towner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tgu 60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 161 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Balfour, ND
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Balfour, ND has a total population of 70 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Balfour, ND
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Balfour, ND.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Balfour, ND.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Balfour, ND.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Balfour, ND Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Balfour, ND
How many schools are in Balfour, ND?
Balfour, ND has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 800 students in total.
How do schools in Balfour perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Balfour score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Balfour meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Balfour?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 43%
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