For the 2025 school year, there are 183 top school districts in North Dakota, serving 122,294 students.
The most diverse district is Halliday 19 School District, with a diversity score of 0.69.
The largest school district is Bismarck 1 School District, serving 14,106 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is Central Cass 17 School District, with 95% graduation rate.
Top North Dakota School Districts (2025)
School District
# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
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