Total enrollment
302
-32 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
Golden Valley County
North Dakota · Public K-12
Golden Valley County reports 5 public K-12 schools and roughly 302 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 3 elementary and 2 high.
7-year change in Golden Valley County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 91%
% Hispanic
5%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
302
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,021
Below North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
33.0%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
3
186 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
116 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BEACH 3
266 students · 2 districts in Golden Valley County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Golden Valley County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
22.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
47
22.4% under 18
Test scores in Golden Valley County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- BEACH HIGH SCHOOL· 40.0%
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 40.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Beach | Elementary | PK-06 | 150 | · |
| BEACH HIGH SCHOOL | Beach | High | 07-12 | 111 | · |
| GOLVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Golva | Elementary | PK-08 | 36 | · |
| BEACH HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMY | Beach | High | 07-12 | 5 | · |
| BEACH ELEMENTARY VIRTUAL ACADEMY | Beach | Elementary | KG-06 | 0 | · |
Cities in Golden Valley County
About Golden Valley County
Across the sparse North Dakota county of Golden Valley County of about 1,653 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 302 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $68,021, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 7% noticeably below the North Dakota median.
On the school-mix side, Golden Valley County comprises 3 elementary schools (186 students), and 2 high schools (116).
BEACH 3 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 266 students across Golden Valley County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 302 students, fell 10% from the 334 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 3 to 4 across the same 7-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Golden Valley County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data