TGU 60 School District

302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

TGU 60 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 349 students in TGU 60 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in TGU 60 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
6 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
349 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

TGU 60 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#134 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
39%
40-44%
44%
45-49%
44%
≥90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.48
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
91%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,238 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,441 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,238
$17,615
Spending / Student
$21,441
$17,617

Best TGU 60 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tgu-granville High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 6th St Sw
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
Tgu-towner High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Tgu-granville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
210 6th St Sw
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Grades: PK-8
| 85 students
Rank: #44.
Tgu-towner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to TGU 60 School District?
TGU 60 School District manages 6 public schools serving 349 students.
What is the rank of TGU 60 School District?
TGU 60 School District is ranked #132 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in TGU 60 School District?
91% of TGU 60 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of TGU 60 School District?
TGU 60 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is TGU 60 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,441 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 5% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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