For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,144 students in Walsh County, ND (there are , serving 40 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Walsh County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Walsh County, ND are Midway High School, Valley-edinburg Elementary School-hoople and Fordville-lankin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walsh County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Walsh County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Walsh County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midway High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Valley-edinburg Elementary School-hoople
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2040 Myrtle Ave
Hoople, ND 58243
(701) 894-6226
Hoople, ND 58243
(701) 894-6226
Grades: PK-2
| 67 students
Rank: #33.
Fordville-lankin High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #44.
Park River Area Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Grades: PK-6
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
Park River Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Grades: 7-12
| 191 students
Rank: #66.
Valley-edinburg High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 5th St S
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Rank: #77.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
Rank: #88.
Grafton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1548 School Road
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #99.
Minto High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 4th St
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #1010.
Fordville-lankin Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Rank: #1111.
Grafton Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1556 School Road
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grades: 7-8
| 133 students
Rank: #1212.
Minto Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 4th St
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rank: #1313.
Century Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1540 School Road
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grades: PK-6
| 524 students
Walsh County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Park St
Adams, ND 58210
(701) 944-2745
Adams, ND 58210
(701) 944-2745
Grades: K-6
| 27 students
1540 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1739
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1739
Grades: PK-6
| 510 students
600 5th St South
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
600 5th St South
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Po Box 127
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
1548 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
1556 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1469
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1469
Grades: 7-8
| 139 students
Po Box 126
Lankin, ND 58250
(701) 593-6232
Lankin, ND 58250
(701) 593-6232
Grades: 1-6
| 47 students
102 Nash Dr
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1891
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1891
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
North Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1540 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-3705
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-3705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Upper Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
516 Cooper Ave
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-2574
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-2574
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2040 Myrtle Ave
Hoople, ND 58243
(701) 894-6226
Hoople, ND 58243
(701) 894-6226
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Walsh County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Walsh County, ND include Midway High School, Valley-edinburg Elementary School-hoople and Fordville-lankin High School.
How many public schools are located in Walsh County?
13 public schools are located in Walsh County.
What percentage of students in Walsh County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Walsh County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walsh County?
Walsh County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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