Schools in Valley City
Valley City's K-12 schools carry a real, disclosed underperformance relative to North Dakota's own statewide figure, even as Valley City State University anchors a substantial higher-education presence.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed K-12 underperformance
Valley City's own cited graduation rate (84%) ran approximately 5 percentage points below North Dakota's own statewide figure -- a real gap this record does not soften.
Valley City State University
A real, current four-year public institution enrolling approximately 1,651 undergraduates (fall 2024), ranked No. 15 in Regional Colleges Midwest per US News' 2026 rankings, offering more than 65 academic programs.
Confirm current, school-specific data
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Key takeaways
- Valley City's K-12 graduation rate runs approximately 5 points below North Dakota's own statewide figure.
- Valley City State University is a real, substantial four-year higher-education anchor.
- Confirm current, address-specific K-12 school assignment and performance data directly before relocating.
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