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Central Valley High School

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Central Valley High School ranks 43 rd of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

43^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 125 North Dakota High Schools

Better than 66% of North Dakota high schools

Summary

Central Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Buxton, North Dakota, with a total enrollment of 90 students. This school is part of the Central Valley 3 school district, which is ranked 24th out of 134 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Valley High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in North Dakota, with rankings as high as 2nd out of 120 schools in 2017-2018 and 4th out of 117 schools in 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. The school has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past two school years, which is significantly higher than the state average of around 84%. Additionally, Central Valley High School students consistently outperform the state and district averages on standardized tests, particularly in reading and science. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 12.8 over the past three years.

While Central Valley High School has generally been a top-performing school, its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 2nd to 44th. When compared to the nearby high schools, such as Hatton Eielson High School, Central Valley High School stands out as a strong performer, with higher test scores, graduation rates, and overall rankings. However, the relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Central Valley High School, compared to some of the nearby schools, may indicate potential equity issues in the region that are worth exploring further.

101

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,158

Per pupil spending ?

19.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1556 Highway 81 NE
Buxton, ND 58218

(701) 847-2220

District: Central Valley 3

Feeder schools for Central Valley High School:

Elementary:

Central Valley Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

4.0%

American Indian:

4.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 73rd percentile in 2015 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the North Dakota average (84%)

✓Above the North Dakota median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2015

!Math scores 21 pts below the North Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg57%

North Dakota avg40%

43^rd of 125

North Dakota public high schools ?

Top 34%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From top 27% (2015) to top 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^th of 134Central Valley 3 among North Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2014	91.1	1 of 136	99.3%	★★★★★
2013	70.5	24 of 135	82.2%	★★★★☆
2012	51.3	71 of 124	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	60.4	43 of 125	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	82.3	15 of 122	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	85.6	9 of 125	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	56.5	44 of 121	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2020	88.0	4 of 117	96.6%	★★★★★
2019	88.0	4 of 117	96.6%	★★★★★
2018	94.8	2 of 120	98.3%	★★★★★
2017	73.2	23 of 114	79.8%	★★★★☆
2016	82.3	14 of 118	88.1%	★★★★☆
2015	67.2	28 of 105	73.3%	★★★★☆
2014	80.8	13 of 122	89.3%	★★★★★
2013	50.4	71 of 122	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	80.6	16 of 126	87.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Reading74%+34 vs state

Science34%-4 vs state

Math20%-21 vs state

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Schools Near Central Valley High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)		A-Plus Reading (2025)		A-Plus Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 10th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 10th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 10th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Valley High School	Public	7-12	1556 Highway 81 NE	Buxton	58218	Traill County	Central Valley 3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 847-2220	101	7	14.4	19.8%	93 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.4	43^rd of 125 public high schools	65.6%		82.3	15^th of 122 public high schools	87.7%	28	20.0	20.0	74.5	74.5	34.5	34.5	$14,158	$477	$13,681
Thompson High School	Public	7-12	424 3rd St	Thompson	58278	Grand Forks County	Thompson 61	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 599-2765	280	22	12.8	6.4%	258 (92.1%)	4 (1.4%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	57.3	48^th of 125 public high schools	61.6%		61.2	36^th of 122 public high schools	70.5%	12	19.0	19.0	49.0	49.0	49.0	49.0	$10,364	$52	$10,313
Hillsboro High School	Public	7-12	12 4th St NE	Hillsboro	58045	Traill County	Hillsboro 9	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 636-4360	235	24	9.7	23.0%	206 (87.7%)	2 (0.9%)	12 (5.1%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	32.7	85^th of 125 public high schools	32.0%		87.8	9^th of 122 public high schools	92.6%	76	24.0	24.0	34.0	34.0	24.0	24.0	$11,120	$186	$10,933
May-Port Cg High School	Public	9-12	900 Main St W	Mayville	58257	Traill County	May-Port Cg 14	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 788-2281	143	16	9.2	18.9%	126 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)	30.1	90^th of 125 public high schools	28.0%		21.9	97^th of 122 public high schools	20.5%	7	19.0	19.0	39.0	39.0	24.0	24.0	$11,119	$00	$11,119
Hatton Eielson High School	Public	7-12	503 4th St	Hatton	58240	Traill County	Hatton Eielson 7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 543-3455	74	11	6.8	20.3%	65 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	69.6	29^th of 125 public high schools	76.8%		90	6^th of 122 public high schools	95.1%	23	44.5	44.5	74.5	74.5	20.0	20.0	$16,604	$1,027	$15,577
Red River High School	Public	9-12	2211 17th Ave S	Grand Forks	58201	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 746-2400	1,190	85	14.0	20.4%	816 (68.6%)	85 (7.1%)	105 (8.8%)	41 (3.4%)	24 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	119 (10.0%)	43.4	65^th of 125 public high schools	48.0%		57.8	40^th of 122 public high schools	67.2%	25	25.0	25.0	33.0	33.0	35.0	35.0	$13,183	$1,537	$11,646
Community Alternative High School	Public	9-12	500 Stanford Rd Ste B	Grand Forks	58203	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 795-2777	73	10	7.6	52.1%	36 (49.3%)	5 (6.8%)	12 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (19.2%)								(n/a)							$20,548	$1,887	$18,660

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Valley High School

What is the racial makeup of Central Valley High School?

Students at Central Valley High School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% American Indian.

How many students attend Central Valley High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 101 students attended Central Valley High School.

What schools feed into Central Valley High School?

Central Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Valley Elementary School

What district is Central Valley High School in?

Central Valley 3

Is Central Valley High School a good school?

Central Valley High School ranks 43^rd of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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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.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.