Best Public Schools in Zip Code 58237

Summary:

The 58237 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area face some challenges, there are also standout performers that provide insights into the educational landscape.

Grafton Junior High School emerges as a standout, with the lowest student-teacher ratio and the highest per-student spending, suggesting a more personalized learning environment and greater investment in resources. Meanwhile, Grafton High School maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82% and a lower dropout rate than the state average, indicating a focus on student retention and success.

However, Century Elementary School faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates in math and reading well below state averages. The school has also seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 42nd out of 47 North Dakota elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 49th out of 50 in 2023-2024. Additionally, both Century Elementary School and Grafton High School have high rates of chronic absenteeism, which can significantly impact student learning and achievement.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)	NDSA Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Century Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1540 school road	Grafton	58237	Walsh County	Grafton 18	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 352-1930	540	60	9.0	49.1%	328 (60.7%)	10 (1.9%)	176 (32.6%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	16 (3.0%)	5.2	49^th of 50 public elementary schools	2.0%		13.6	44^th of 48 public elementary schools	8.3%	5	16.0	34.0	$11,008	$3,376	$7,631
Grafton High School	Public	9-12	1548 school road	Grafton	58237	Walsh County	Grafton 18	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 352-1930	284	20	14.2	44.0%	169 (59.5%)	4 (1.4%)	94 (33.1%)	3 (1.1%)	7 (2.5%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)								(n/a)			$11,224	$3,193	$8,031
Grafton Junior High School	Public	7-8	1556 School Road	Grafton	58237	Walsh County	Grafton 18	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 352-1930	125	18	6.9	48.0%	67 (53.6%)	1 (0.8%)	49 (39.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	2 (1.6%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)			$12,408	$3,510	$8,898

Cities Near Zip Code 58237

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Grafton	0.78 mi	3	28^th
Minto	8.5 mi	2
Hoople	13.11 mi	1
Drayton	14.51 mi	2
Park River	15.66 mi	2

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

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