For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 513 students in Hettinger County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Hettinger County, ND are Mott-regent High School, Mott-regent Elementary School and New England Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hettinger County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Hettinger County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Hettinger County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mott-regent High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Dakota Ave
Mott, ND 58646
(701) 824-2795
Mott, ND 58646
(701) 824-2795
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Mott-regent Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Dakota Ave
Mott, ND 58646
(701) 824-2795
Mott, ND 58646
(701) 824-2795
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
New England Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Main St
New England, ND 58647
(701) 579-4160
New England, ND 58647
(701) 579-4160
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
New England High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Main St
New England, ND 58647
(701) 579-4160
New England, ND 58647
(701) 579-4160
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Main Street
New England, ND 58647
(701) 579-4160
New England, ND 58647
(701) 579-4160
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Main Street
New England, ND 58647
(701) 579-4160
New England, ND 58647
(701) 579-4160
Hettinger County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
219 W Main St
Regent, ND 58650
(701) 563-4314
Regent, ND 58650
(701) 563-4314
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Southwest Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
507 Brown Ave
Mott, ND 58646
(701) 824-2937
Mott, ND 58646
(701) 824-2937
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hettinger County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Hettinger County, ND include Mott-regent High School, Mott-regent Elementary School and New England Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hettinger County?
6 public schools are located in Hettinger County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hettinger County?
Hettinger County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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