Jim Hill Middle School vs Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Dakota, United States, 317 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jim Hill Middle School
Minot · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students
Valley Middle School
Grand Forks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students
| Measure | Jim Hill Middle School Minot, North Dakota | Valley Middle School Grand Forks, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 36 | #34 of 36 |
| National rank | #5264 of 15,369 | #8660 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 505 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 34% |
| city | Minot | Grand Forks |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jim Hill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 45.3).
- •Jim Hill Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Jim Hill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Jim Hill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 49.8%).
- •Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.0).
- •Valley Middle School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 505.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jim Hill Middle School better than Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jim Hill Middle School ranks higher (61.0 vs 45.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jim Hill Middle School and Valley Middle School?
About 317 km in a straight line, between Minot and Grand Forks in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jim Hill Middle School: 505. Valley Middle School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jim Hill Middle School and Valley Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Jim Hill Middle School is 19th of 36 and Valley Middle School is 34th of 36 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).