Best Schools in North Dakota
North Dakota has a total of 602 schools including 207 high schools, 109 middle schools and 276 elementary schools. A total of 144,470 students attend North Dakota schools. On average, schools in North Dakota score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in North Dakota meet expectations.
Best High Schools in North Dakota
North Dakota has 207 high schools with 50,973 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 North Dakota score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in North Dakota meet expectations.
1. Munich High School
SchoolGrade
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Munich 19 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students
2. Bowbells High School
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Bowbells 14 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 41 Students
3. Griggs County Central High School
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Griggs County Central 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
4. Wing High School
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Wing 28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students
5. Zeeland High School
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Zeeland 4 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 15 Students
6. Rolette High School
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Rolette 29 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 61 Students
7. Sheridan High School
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Sheridan County School District #2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students
8. Carrington High School
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Carrington 49 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 255 Students
9. Central Valley High School
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Central Valley 3 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 85 Students
10. Kindred High School
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Kindred 2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 396 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Dakota
North Dakota has 109 middle schools with 28,765 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 North Dakota score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in North Dakota exceed expectations.
1. Tongue River Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sheridan County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
2. Memorial Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Minot 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 189 Students
3. Discovery Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Fargo 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students
4. Valley City Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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Valley City 2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 148 Students
5. Northern Cass Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Northern Cass 97 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 157 Students
6. Nathan Twining Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Forks 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 85 Students
7. Jamestown Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jamestown 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
8. Heritage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fargo 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
9. Ben Franklin Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Fargo 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
10. Schroeder Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Grand Forks 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Dakota
North Dakota has 276 elementary schools with 63,761 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 North Dakota score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in North Dakota meet expectations.
1. Sweet Briar School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sweet Briar 17 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 25 Students
2. Kensal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Kensal 19 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 28 Students
3. Fort Ransom Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ft Ransom 6 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 22 Students
4. Little Powder Elementary
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Campbell County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students
5. Horse Creek School
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Projected Test Scores
Horse Creek 32 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 12 Students
6. Naughton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Naughton 25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 32 Students
7. Marmarth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Marmarth 12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 22 Students
8. Edmore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Edmore 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 18 Students
9. Argyle Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Stephen-argyle Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students
10. Central Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Central Valley 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 126 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Dakota
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Dakota has a total population of 779,094 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Dakota
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 North Dakota.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Dakota.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Dakota.
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 North Dakota Internet Health Assessment.
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