Northern Cass Middle School vs Valley City Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Dakota, United States, 72 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Cass Middle School
Hunter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
169 students
Valley City Junior High School
Valley City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
159 students
| Measure | Northern Cass Middle School Hunter, North Dakota | Valley City Junior High School Valley City, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #13 of 36 | #9 of 36 |
| National rank | #3937 of 15,369 | #2703 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 169 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.5% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Hunter | Valley City |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley City Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 67.3).
- •Valley City Junior High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Valley City Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Northern Cass Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.5% vs 30.8%).
- •Northern Cass Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.5).
- •Northern Cass Middle School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 159.
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 Northern Cass Middle School better than Valley City Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley City Junior High School ranks higher (73.2 vs 67.3 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 Northern Cass Middle School and Valley City Junior High School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Hunter and Valley City in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Cass Middle School: 169. Valley City Junior High School: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Cass Middle School and Valley City Junior High School rank in North Dakota?
Northern Cass Middle School is 13th of 36 and Valley City Junior High School is 9th of 36 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).