Best Schools in Walsh County, ND
Walsh County, ND has 24 public schools (11 high, 1 middle, 12 elementary) serving 4,549 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Walsh County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Walsh County, ND
The top high schools in Walsh County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakota High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakota 66 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 67 Students
2. Park River Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park River Area 8 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 196 Students
3. Midway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midway 128 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students
4. Langdon Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langdon Area 23 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
5. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Forks 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1093 Students
6. Dakota Prairie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dakota Prairie 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 127 Students
7. Grafton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grafton 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
8. Minto High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minto 20 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students
9. Drayton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drayton 19 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
10. Fordville-lankin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fordville-lankin 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 14 Students
Best Middle Schools in Walsh County, ND
The top middle schools in Walsh County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grafton Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grafton 18 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 125 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Walsh County, ND
The top elementary schools in Walsh County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley-edinburg Elementary School-crystal
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley-edinburg 118 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 44 Students
2. Dakota Prairie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dakota Prairie 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 168 Students
3. Lakota Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakota 66 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 117 Students
4. Manvel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manvel 125 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 188 Students
5. Park River Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park River Area 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
6. Fordville-lankin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fordville-lankin 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 36 Students
7. Midway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midway 128 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 147 Students
8. Langdon Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langdon Area 23 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 239 Students
9. Century Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grafton 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 540 Students
10. Minto Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minto 20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 225 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Walsh County, ND
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Walsh County, ND has a total population of 10,563 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Walsh 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 Walsh County, ND.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Walsh County, ND.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Walsh 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 Walsh County, ND Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Walsh County, ND
How many schools are in Walsh County, ND?
Walsh County, ND has 24 public schools: 11 high schools, 1 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 4,549 students in total.
How do schools in Walsh County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Walsh County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Walsh County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Walsh 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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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Walsh County
4 places in Walsh County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Fordville (2)
- Minto (2)
- Park River (2)
- Edinburg (1)