Barnes County Schools & Education
Barnes County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,185
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#10
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Barnes County
Measured School Summary
Barnes County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.7%.
Funding Context
Barnes County spends $8,185 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 20% above the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Barnes County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #10 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
91.7%
6.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,185
$1,200 below the state average
School coverage
7
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Barnes County has 7 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Barnes County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Barnes County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#10
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
VALLEY CITY 2
Elementary to high school visible
1,033 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
BARNES COUNTY NORTH 7
Elementary and high visible
248 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
LITCHVILLE-MARION 46
Elementary school only in this slice
84 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
VALLEY CITY 2 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Barnes County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Barnes County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Barnes County, North Dakota
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Strong Educational Foundations in Barnes
Barnes County supports 1,365 students across seven public schools distributed among three districts. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools to serve diverse age groups.
Valley City Leads Local Districts
Valley City 2 is the largest district, enrolling 1,033 students across four distinct campuses. No charter schools operate in the county, leaving education entirely in the hands of the three local public districts.
A Mix of Town and Country
The locale mix includes four schools in town settings and three in rural areas, with an average school size of 195 students. Valley City High School is the largest with 366 students, while the Barnes County North schools provide more secluded rural learning.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Barnes County
Reported Enrollment
1,365
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Barnes County
VALLEY CITY 2
BARNES COUNTY NORTH 7
LITCHVILLE-MARION 46
7 Public Schools in Barnes County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY CITY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | VALLEY CITY 2 | Valley City, 58072Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 366 |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | VALLEY CITY 2 | Valley City, 58072Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 304 |
| WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | VALLEY CITY 2 | Valley City, 58072Town: Remote | 4–6 | Middle | 215 |
| BARNES COUNTY NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BARNES COUNTY NORTH 7 | Wimbledon, 58492Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 172 |
| VALLEY CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | VALLEY CITY 2 | Valley City, 58072Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 148 |
| LITCHVILLE-MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | LITCHVILLE-MARION 46 | Litchville, 58461Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 84 |
| BARNES COUNTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BARNES COUNTY NORTH 7 | Wimbledon, 58492Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 76 |
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VALLEY CITY 2
Valley City, 58072 / Town: Remote
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VALLEY CITY 2
Valley City, 58072 / Town: Remote
BARNES COUNTY NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BARNES COUNTY NORTH 7
Wimbledon, 58492 / Rural: Remote
VALLEY CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
VALLEY CITY 2
Valley City, 58072 / Town: Remote
LITCHVILLE-MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LITCHVILLE-MARION 46
Litchville, 58461 / Rural: Remote
BARNES COUNTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
BARNES COUNTY NORTH 7
Wimbledon, 58492 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,185
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Barnes County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Barnes County, North Dakota?
Barnes County supports 1,365 students across seven public schools distributed among three districts. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools to serve diverse age groups.
What are the major school districts in Barnes County, North Dakota?
Valley City 2 is the largest district, enrolling 1,033 students across four distinct campuses. No charter schools operate in the county, leaving education entirely in the hands of the three local public districts.
What is the school experience like in Barnes County?
The locale mix includes four schools in town settings and three in rural areas, with an average school size of 195 students. Valley City High School is the largest with 366 students, while the Barnes County North schools provide more secluded rural learning.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.