Valley City 2 School District
School District · Valley City, North Dakota
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,759
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,759
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Valley City 2?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Valley City 2 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Valley City Junior High School
Valley City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valley City High School
Valley City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jefferson Elementary School
Valley City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#96 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,759
$2,777 vs North Dakota median
District size
977 students
Much larger than North Dakota median
The short answer
Valley City 2 ranks #96 of 134 North Dakota districts by overall school rating. Valley City 2's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Valley City Junior High School (6.6/10), Valley City High School (6.2/10), and Jefferson Elementary School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Valley City 2
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley City Junior High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Valley City High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Jefferson Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Washington Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Valley City 2
Valley City 2 is a Valley City, North Dakota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 977 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $13,759 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Valley City 2 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Valley City Junior High School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Valley City 2 students show an average math proficiency of 62.4% and ELA proficiency of 63.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Valley City 2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Valley City 2 with test data.
Schools in Valley City 2
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Valley City
- Total Enrollment
- 977
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Valley City 2?
Valley City 2 has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Valley City 2?
The average composite rating for Valley City 2 is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Valley City 2?
Valley City 2 spends $13,759 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Valley City 2?
The average student-teacher ratio in Valley City 2 is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Valley City 2?
Valley City Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Valley City 2 with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Valley City 2?
Across schools in Valley City 2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Valley City 2 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
Valley City 2 has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.4%
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Compare Valley City 2 with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Fargo 1 (25)
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- Minot 1 (22)
- Grand Forks 1 (18)
- Dickinson 1 (12)
- Mandan 1 (12)
- Williston Basin 7 (11)
- Jamestown 1 (7)
- Tgu 60 (6)
- Devils Lake 1 (5)
- Ellendale 40 (5)
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- North Border 100 (4)
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- Belcourt 7 (4)
- Bowman Co 1 (4)
- Milnor 2 (4)
- South Heart 9 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Hazen 3 (3)
- Beulah 27 (3)
- May-port Cg 14 (3)
- Northern Cass 97 (3)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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