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Divide County 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 365 students in Divide County 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Divide County 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
365 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Divide County 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 164 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 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.48
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
87%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,030 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,238 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,030
$17,615
Spending / Student
$20,238
$17,617
Best Divide County 1 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Divide County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd St Ne
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6324
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6324
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Divide County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 4th Ave Se
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6392
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6392
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Divide County 1 School District?
Divide County 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 365 students.
What is the rank of Divide County 1 School District?
Divide County 1 School District is ranked #133 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Divide County 1 School District?
87% of Divide County 1 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Divide County 1 School District?
Divide County 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Divide County 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,238 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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