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Bowman Co 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 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 510 students in Bowman Co 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Bowman Co 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
4 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
510 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bowman Co 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#119 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.48
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
85%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,949 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,286 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,949
$17,615
Spending / Student
$16,286
$17,617
Best Bowman Co 1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rhame Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
402 4th Ave E
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Bowman Co Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Grades: K-6
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Bowman Co High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Grades: 7-12
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bowman Co 1 School District?
Bowman Co 1 School District manages 4 public schools serving 510 students.
What is the rank of Bowman Co 1 School District?
Bowman Co 1 School District is ranked #114 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Bowman Co 1 School District?
85% of Bowman Co 1 School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Bowman Co 1 School District?
Bowman Co 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Bowman Co 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,286 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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