TGU 60 School District

302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 353 students in TGU 60 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in TGU 60 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
6 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
353 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

TGU 60 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#130 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
39%
40-44%
44%
45-49%
44%
(21-22)
≥90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.50
% American Indian
3%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
91%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,020 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,198 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,020
$17,517
Spending / Student
$21,198
$17,519

Best TGU 60 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tgu-granville High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 6th St Sw
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Tgu-towner High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Tgu-granville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
210 6th St Sw
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Tgu-towner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Gr: K-8
Rank: n/an/a
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to TGU 60 School District?
TGU 60 School District manages 6 public schools serving 353 students.
What is the rank of TGU 60 School District?
TGU 60 School District is ranked #123 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in TGU 60 School District?
91% of TGU 60 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of TGU 60 School District?
TGU 60 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is TGU 60 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,198 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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