Best Schools in Williams County, ND
Williams County, ND has 25 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 7,597 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Williams County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Williams County, ND
The top high schools in Williams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grenora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grenora 99 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 83 Students
2. Divide County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Divide County 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 161 Students
3. Ray High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nesson 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 121 Students
4. Williston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williston Basin 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1363 Students
5. Tioga High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tioga 15 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 215 Students
6. Eight Mile High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eight Mile 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
7. Del Easton Alternative High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williston Basin 7 • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 21 Students
Best Middle Schools in Williams County, ND
The top middle schools in Williams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Missouri Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williston Basin 7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
2. Asb Innovation Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williston Basin 7 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 265 Students
3. Williston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williston Basin 7 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 485 Students
4. Bakken Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williston Basin 7 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 627 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Williams County, ND
The top elementary schools in Williams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ray Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nesson 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 306 Students
2. Grenora Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grenora 99 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 81 Students
3. Divide County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Divide County 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
4. Garden Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williston Basin 7 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 157 Students
5. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tioga 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 308 Students
6. Wilkinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williston Basin 7 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 338 Students
7. Rickard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williston Basin 7 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 351 Students
8. Lewis And Clark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williston Basin 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 305 Students
9. Eight Mile Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eight Mile 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 232 Students
10. Mcvay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williston Basin 7 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 423 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Williams County, ND
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Williams County, ND has a total population of 40,950 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Williams 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 Williams County, ND.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Williams County, ND.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Williams 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 Williams County, ND Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Williams County, ND
How many schools are in Williams County, ND?
Williams County, ND has 25 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 7,597 students in total.
How do schools in Williams County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Williams County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Williams County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Williams 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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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Williams County
5 places in Williams County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (1)
- Williston Basin 7 (13 schools)