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Best Schools in Valley City, ND
Valley City, ND has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,439 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Valley City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Valley City, ND
The top high schools in Valley City, 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. Maple Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley 4 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
3. Valley City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley City 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
Best Middle Schools in Valley City, ND
The top middle schools in Valley City, 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 Valley City, ND
The top elementary schools in Valley City, 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. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley City 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 304 Students
3. St Catherine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Catherine Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 48 Students
4. Wheatland Colony School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley 4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 8 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Valley City, ND
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Valley City, ND has a total population of 7,551 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Valley City, 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 Valley City, ND.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Valley City, ND.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Valley City, 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 Valley City, ND Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Valley City, ND
How many schools are in Valley City, ND?
Valley City, ND has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,439 students in total.
How do schools in Valley City perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Valley City score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Valley City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Valley City?
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: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Valley City
4 of 4 schools in Valley City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Valley City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.