Top Rankings
Valley City 2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 975 students in Valley City 2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Valley City 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
4 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
975 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Valley City 2 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.48
# American Indian Students
13 Students
13,083 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,750 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
8,341 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
18 Students
6,529 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
851 Students
86,623 Students
% White Students
87%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
374 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
5,594 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
3,099
# Students in K Grade:
62
8,897
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
9,525
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
9,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
9,340
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
9,408
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
9,314
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
9,461
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
9,001
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
9,080
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
9,428
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
9,162
# Students in 11th Grade:
82
8,623
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
8,204
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,618 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,047 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,618
$17,615
Spending / Student
$16,047
$17,617
Best Valley City 2 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Grades: PK-3
| 285 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Valley City High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
493 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Valley City Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
493 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Grades: 7-8
| 159 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 8th Ave Sw
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0849
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0849
Grades: 4-6
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley City 2 School District?
Valley City 2 School District manages 4 public schools serving 975 students.
What is the rank of Valley City 2 School District?
Valley City 2 School District is ranked #81 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (top 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 science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley City 2 School District?
87% of Valley City 2 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley City 2 School District?
Valley City 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Valley City 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,047 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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