Valley City 2 on the map

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District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Each marker is a graded school; click it for its grade and scores.

Jefferson Elementary SchoolValley City High SchoolValley City Junior High SchoolWashington Elementary School
District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file; each dot is a graded school, tap or hover for its name.

SchoolGrade summary for Valley City 2

Average SchoolGrade
B+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
75%
Exceeding
50%
Avg actual scores
49.3%
Avg projected
47.5%

4 of 4 schools in Valley City 2 carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1B: 3

Best schools in Valley City 2

Statewide rankings: all 145 high schools in North Dakota · all 33 middle schools in North Dakota · all 233 elementary schools in North Dakota

The ten highest SchoolGrades in the district. Grades reward actual test performance against the projection for each school's student context, so a B in a high-poverty school can outrank an A- elsewhere on impact.

  1. A- Valley City Junior High School (Middle school, greatly exceeds expectations)
  2. B+ Jefferson Elementary School (Elementary school, exceeds expectations)
  3. B Valley City High School (High school, meets expectations)
  4. B- Washington Elementary School (Elementary school, doesn't meet expectations)

Every school in Valley City 2

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (2)

Where Valley City 2 schools are

Cities and towns served (1)

About this district

  • State: Best schools in North Dakota
  • County: Barnes County
  • Type: regular local school district
  • Setting: remote town (NCES locale of the district office)
  • Enrollment: 977 students with 70 full-time-equivalent teachers and 125 total staff FTE (NCES CCD, 2023-24)
  • NCES district ID: 3818850
  • Grades are the 2025-26 SchoolGrade model: each school's actual proficiency against the level projected for its student context. How SchoolGrade works

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Questions about Valley City 2

How many schools are in Valley City 2?

SchoolGrade grades 4 public schools in Valley City 2, across 1 city or town. Every one of them is listed on this page with a link to its own report.

Which cities does Valley City 2 serve?

The largest by graded schools: Valley City.

How good are the schools in Valley City 2?

Across the 4 graded schools, the average SchoolGrade is B+, with 49.3% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 47.5%. 75% of schools meet or exceed the expectation for their student context.

How many students attend Valley City 2?

977 students were enrolled in Valley City 2 in the 2023-24 school year, about 14.0 students per full-time teacher (NCES Common Core of Data).

Where is Valley City 2?

Valley City 2 is in North Dakota, based in Barnes County, with its district office in Valley City. Its boundary covers about 354 sq mi.