Valley Middle School vs Watford City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Dakota, United States, 464 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valley Middle School
Grand Forks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students
Watford City Middle School
Watford City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | Valley Middle School Grand Forks, North Dakota | Watford City Middle School Watford City, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 36 | #33 of 36 |
| National rank | #8660 of 15,369 | #7802 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 508 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| city | Grand Forks | Watford City |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watford City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 45.3).
- •Watford City Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Watford City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Watford City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 49.8%).
- •Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.1).
- •Watford City Middle School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 508.
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 Valley Middle School better than Watford City Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Watford City Middle School ranks higher (49.3 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 Valley Middle School and Watford City Middle School?
About 464 km in a straight line, between Grand Forks and Watford City in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valley Middle School: 508. Watford City Middle School: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valley Middle School and Watford City Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Valley Middle School is 34th of 36 and Watford City Middle School is 33rd of 36 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).