Best High Schools in Buchanan, ND

High schools
6
Students
1,280
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Buchanan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Jamestown High School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jamestown 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 777 Students

2. Medina High School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Medina 3 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 101 Students

3. Barnes County North High School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Barnes County North 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students

4. Carrington High School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Carrington 49 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 255 Students

5. Kensal High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Kensal 19 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1 Students

6. Pingree-buchanan High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Pingree-buchanan 10 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students

Best Middle Schools in Buchanan, ND

Middle schools
1
Students
475
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Buchanan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Jamestown Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jamestown 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Buchanan, ND

Elementary schools
7
Students
987
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Buchanan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kensal Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kensal 19 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 28 Students

2. Carrington Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carrington 49 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students

3. Barnes County North Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Barnes County North 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 172 Students

4. Pingree-buchanan Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pingree-buchanan 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 98 Students

5. Louis L'amour Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jamestown 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 107 Students

6. Medina Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Medina 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 110 Students

7. Washington Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jamestown 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 114 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Buchanan, ND

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Buchanan, ND has a total population of 273 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Buchanan, ND

2,742

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buchanan, ND.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

21.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.49 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.62 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buchanan, ND.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buchanan, ND.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Buchanan, ND Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Buchanan, ND

How many schools are in Buchanan, ND?

Buchanan, ND has 14 public schools: 6 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 2,742 students in total.

How do schools in Buchanan perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in Buchanan score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Buchanan greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buchanan?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Buchanan, ND

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Eldridge, ND

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Spiritwood Lake, ND

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Pingree, ND

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Jamestown, ND

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Spiritwood, ND

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Windsor, ND

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Kensal, ND

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Homer, ND

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cleveland, ND

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Courtenay, ND

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Buchanan

Average SchoolGrade
A-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
100%
Avg actual scores
56%
Avg projected
49%

1 of 1 schools in Buchanan carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Buchanan. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Elementary and primary schools (1)