Best Schools in Barnes County, ND
Barnes County, ND has 19 public schools (8 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 2,424 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Barnes County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barnes County, ND
The top high schools in Barnes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barnes County North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnes County North 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students
2. Enderlin Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Enderlin Area 24 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 143 Students
3. Maple Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley 4 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
4. Griggs County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griggs County Central 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
5. Valley City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley City 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
6. Hope Page High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hope-page 85 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 59 Students
7. Litchville-marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Litchville-marion 46 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 58 Students
8. Montpelier High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montpelier 14 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 46 Students
Best Middle Schools in Barnes County, ND
The top middle schools in Barnes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley City Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley City 2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 148 Students
2. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley City 2 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 215 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barnes County, ND
The top elementary schools in Barnes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barnes County North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnes County North 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 172 Students
2. Enderlin Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Enderlin Area 24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 155 Students
3. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley City 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 304 Students
4. Litchville-marion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Litchville-marion 46 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 84 Students
5. Montpelier Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montpelier 14 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 72 Students
6. Hope Page Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hope-page 85 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 103 Students
7. Griggs County Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griggs County Central 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 197 Students
8. St Catherine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Catherine Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 48 Students
9. Wheatland Colony School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley 4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 8 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Barnes County, ND
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Barnes County, ND has a total population of 10,853 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Barnes County, 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 Barnes County, ND.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barnes County, ND.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barnes County, 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 Barnes County, ND Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Barnes County, ND
How many schools are in Barnes County, ND?
Barnes County, ND has 19 public schools: 8 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 2,424 students in total.
How do schools in Barnes County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Barnes County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Barnes County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barnes County?
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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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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Cities, towns and school districts in Barnes County
3 places in Barnes County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Valley City (4)
- Wimbledon (2)
- Litchville (1)
School districts (1)
- Valley City 2 (4 schools)