Best High Schools in Grand Forks, ND

Grand Forks, ND has 7 high schools with 2,966 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Grand Forks score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Grand Forks meet expectations.

1. Thompson High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Thompson 61 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 261 Students

2. Northwood High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northwood 129 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 144 Students

3. Red River High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grand Forks 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1137 Students

4. Central High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grand Forks 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1093 Students

5. Larimore High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Larimore 44 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students

6. Midway High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Midway 128 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students

7. Community Alternative High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grand Forks 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students

Best Middle Schools in Grand Forks, ND

Grand Forks, ND has 7 middle schools with 2,141 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Grand Forks score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Grand Forks exceed expectations.

1. Nathan Twining Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Forks 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 85 Students

2. Schroeder Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grand Forks 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students

3. South Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grand Forks 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students

4. Valley Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grand Forks 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Grand Forks, ND

Grand Forks, ND has 17 elementary schools with 4,663 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Grand Forks score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Grand Forks meet expectations.

1. Manvel Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manvel 125 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 188 Students

2. Nathan Twining Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Forks 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students

3. Larimore Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Larimore 44 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students

4. J Nelson Kelly Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Forks 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students

5. Discovery Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Grand Forks 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 557 Students

6. Thompson Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Thompson 61 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 394 Students

7. Northwood Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northwood 129 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 190 Students

8. Century Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grand Forks 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students

9. Ben Franklin Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grand Forks 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students

10. Midway Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Midway 128 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 147 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Grand Forks, ND

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

Community Factors

Grand Forks, ND has a total population of 60,968 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Grand Forks, ND

9,770

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Grand Forks, ND.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

23.72 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.64 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

21.07 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grand Forks, ND.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,727 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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