For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 727 students in Dunn County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Dunn County, ND are Halliday Elementary School, Killdeer Elementary School and Twin Buttes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunn County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Dunn County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Dunn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halliday Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 4th St S
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4391
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4391
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Killdeer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 High St Nw
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Grades: PK-6
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Twin Buttes Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7997 7a St Nw
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Rank: #44.
Killdeer High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 High St Nw
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Grades: 7-12
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
7997 7a St. Nw
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Grades: K-8
| 37 students
Dunn County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 98
Dodge, ND 58625
(701) 846-7300
Dodge, ND 58625
(701) 846-7300
Grades: K-6
| 19 students
30 4th Street South
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4391
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4391
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dunn County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Dunn County, ND include Halliday Elementary School, Killdeer Elementary School and Twin Buttes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dunn County?
5 public schools are located in Dunn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunn County?
Dunn County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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