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VALLEY CITY 2

North Dakota · Public School District
4
Schools
1,033
Students
$15,018
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
38.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-14pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

VALLEY CITY 2 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 1,033 students across 4 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,018 is near the national average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 57/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–03304
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
VALLEY CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08148
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL04–06215
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
VALLEY CITY HIGH SCHOOL09–12366
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,018Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
32%
State
55.8%
Local (property tax)
31.7%
Federal
12.5%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,033
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score57/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in VALLEY CITY 2?
VALLEY CITY 2 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,033 students.
What is the graduation rate for VALLEY CITY 2?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does VALLEY CITY 2 spend per student?
VALLEY CITY 2 spends $15,018 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in VALLEY CITY 2?
38% of students in VALLEY CITY 2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in VALLEY CITY 2?
No, VALLEY CITY 2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does VALLEY CITY 2 serve?
VALLEY CITY 2 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for VALLEY CITY 2?
The median opportunity score across schools in VALLEY CITY 2 is 57/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.