Grand Forks County Schools & Education
Grand Forks County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,101
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#16
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Grand Forks County
Measured School Summary
Grand Forks County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.5%.
Funding Context
Grand Forks County spends $9,101 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 7% above the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Grand Forks 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
29 public schools and 8 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
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #16 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
87.5%
2.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,101
$284 below the state average
School coverage
29
8 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
Grand Forks County has 29 public schools across 8 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 Grand Forks 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.
Dominant-district county
GRAND FORKS 1 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 18 of 29 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#16
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 97% 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.
GRAND FORKS 1
Elementary to high school visible
7,597 students
18 listed schools in this county slice.
THOMPSON 61
Elementary and high visible
655 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
LARIMORE 44
Elementary and high visible
390 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
NORTHWOOD 129
Elementary and high visible
334 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
GRAND FORKS 1 is the largest listed district slice, with 18 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 Grand Forks County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Grand Forks 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?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Grand Forks 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.
A Robust Regional Education Hub
Grand Forks County features an extensive education system with 29 public schools and a total enrollment of 9,474 students. The infrastructure includes 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 7 high schools across 8 districts. This diverse array of facilities supports a wide range of academic and extracurricular needs for a growing population.
Grand Forks 1 Anchors the County
GRAND FORKS 1 is the dominant district, serving 7,597 students across 18 different schools. Other significant districts include LARIMORE 44 and MIDWAY 128, which provide localized education to the county's smaller communities. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning all 9,400+ students attend traditional public institutions.
A Mix of City and Country Schools
The county offers a diverse locale mix with 16 schools in city settings and 11 in rural areas. Students may attend large facilities like RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, which enrolls 1,137 students, or smaller neighborhood elementary schools. The average school size of 338 students reflects a blend of urban scale and small-town accessibility.
School Overview
Total Schools
29
in Grand Forks County
Reported Enrollment
9,474
28 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Grand Forks County
GRAND FORKS 1
GuideTHOMPSON 61
LARIMORE 44
NORTHWOOD 129
MIDWAY 128
MANVEL 125
EMERADO 127
ND VISION SERVICES
29 Public Schools in Grand Forks County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 29 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | GRAND FORKS 1 | Grand Forks, 58201City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,137 |
| CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | GRAND FORKS 1 | Grand Forks, 58203City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,093 |
| DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | GRAND FORKS 1 | Grand Forks, 58201Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 557 |
| SCHROEDER MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | GRAND FORKS 1 | Grand Forks, 58201City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 549 |
| SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | GRAND FORKS 1 | Grand Forks, 58201City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 549 |
| VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | GRAND FORKS 1 | Grand Forks, 58203City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 513 |
| J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | GRAND FORKS 1 | Grand Forks, 58201City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 476 |
| LAKE AGASSIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | GRAND FORKS 1 | Grand Forks, 58203City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 426 |
| CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | GRAND FORKS 1 | Grand Forks, 58201City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 420 |
| THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | THOMPSON 61 | Thompson, 58278Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 394 |
| BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | GRAND FORKS 1 | Grand Forks, 58201City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 328 |
| VIKING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | GRAND FORKS 1 | Grand Forks, 58201City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 320 |
| THOMPSON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | THOMPSON 61 | Thompson, 58278Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 261 |
| PHOENIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | GRAND FORKS 1 | Grand Forks, 58201City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 260 |
| NATHAN TWINING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | GRAND FORKS 1 | Grand Forks AFB, 58204Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 227 |
| WINSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | GRAND FORKS 1 | Grand Forks, 58203City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 227 |
| LARIMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | LARIMORE 44 | Larimore, 58251Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 197 |
| LARIMORE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | LARIMORE 44 | Larimore, 58251Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 193 |
| NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | NORTHWOOD 129 | Northwood, 58267Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 190 |
| MANVEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MANVEL 125 | Manvel, 58256Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 188 |
RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
GRAND FORKS 1
Grand Forks, 58201 / City: Small
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
GRAND FORKS 1
Grand Forks, 58203 / City: Small
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRAND FORKS 1
Grand Forks, 58201 / Rural: Fringe
J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRAND FORKS 1
Grand Forks, 58201 / City: Small
LAKE AGASSIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRAND FORKS 1
Grand Forks, 58203 / City: Small
BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRAND FORKS 1
Grand Forks, 58201 / City: Small
NATHAN TWINING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRAND FORKS 1
Grand Forks AFB, 58204 / Town: Distant
NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NORTHWOOD 129
Northwood, 58267 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,101
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Grand Forks County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Grand Forks County, North Dakota?
Grand Forks County features an extensive education system with 29 public schools and a total enrollment of 9,474 students. The infrastructure includes 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 7 high schools across 8 districts. This diverse array of facilities supports a wide range of academic and extracurricular needs for a growing population.
What are the major school districts in Grand Forks County, North Dakota?
GRAND FORKS 1 is the dominant district, serving 7,597 students across 18 different schools. Other significant districts include LARIMORE 44 and MIDWAY 128, which provide localized education to the county's smaller communities. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning all 9,400+ students attend traditional public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Grand Forks County?
The county offers a diverse locale mix with 16 schools in city settings and 11 in rural areas. Students may attend large facilities like RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, which enrolls 1,137 students, or smaller neighborhood elementary schools. The average school size of 338 students reflects a blend of urban scale and small-town accessibility.
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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.