For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 142 students in Golden Valley County, ND.
The top ranked public high school in Golden Valley County, ND is Beach High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden Valley County, ND public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Golden Valley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public high schools.
Golden Valley County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Beach High School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Golden Valley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beach High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 N Central Avenue
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Gr: 7-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Golden Valley County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Golden Valley County, ND include Beach High School.
How many public high schools are located in Golden Valley County?
1 public high schools are located in Golden Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Valley County?
Golden Valley County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
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