Can I use Dillingham Census Area's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Dillingham Census Area school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Dillingham Census Area?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Dillingham Census Area?

Start with the 10 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Dillingham Census Area Schools & Education

Name: Dillingham Census Area, Alaska Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Dillingham Census Area, Alaska

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

72.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

72.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 79.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,541

National avg $13,239

State avg $13,745

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#19

of 29 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Dillingham Census Area

Measured School Summary

Dillingham Census Area has midrange measured school signals (score: 51/100) with a graduation rate of 72.1%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

With $15,541 per pupil, Dillingham Census Area has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 10% below the Alaska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Dillingham Census Area before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

10 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

51/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #19 of 29 Alaska counties with school score data.

Completion

72.1%

6.9 pts below the state average

Funding context

$15,541

$1,796 above the state average

School coverage

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Dillingham Census Area has 10 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Dillingham Census Area school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Southwest Region School District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 8 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#19

of 29 Alaska counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Southwest Region School District

Other grade structure

631 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 8

8 listed schools in this county slice.

Dillingham City School District

Elementary and high visible

420 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Southwest Region School District is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Dillingham Census Area?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Dillingham Census Area district systems?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Data Story

Dillingham Graduation Rate Trails State and National Benchmarks

Education data brief for Dillingham Census Area, Alaska.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorPublished Jul 7, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Lead metric:Graduation rate

The graduation rate in the Dillingham Census Area stands at 72.1%, a figure that is significantly lower than the national average of 87.0% and trails the Alaska state average of 79.0%. This metric comes as the region operates with a per-pupil expenditure of $15,541, which is approximately 19% higher than the national spending average of $13,000 and exceeds the state average of $13,745. The area is served by two school districts: the Southwest Region School District, which is the larger of the two with 631 students across eight schools, and the Dillingham City School District. All 10 schools in the census area are classified as rural by the NCES. Notably, eight of these schools are categorized as 'other,' reflecting a K-12 configuration rather than traditional elementary or middle school splits. Dillingham Middle/High School is the largest individual facility, enrolling 211 students. The composite school score for the region is 50.6, nearly identical to the national median of 50.0. See the NCES Common Core of Data for school-level records.

Sources

NCES Common Core of Data
U.S. Census Bureau ACS

School Overview

Total Schools

in Dillingham Census Area

Reported Enrollment

1,051

10 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1

Middle0

High1

Other8

2 School Districts in Dillingham Census Area

Southwest Region School District

8 schools

631 students

Dillingham City School District

2 schools

420 students

10 Public Schools in Dillingham Census Area

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Dillingham Census Area, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Dillingham Middle/High School	Record	Dillingham City School District	Dillingham, 99576Rural: Remote	6–12	High	211
Dillingham Elementary	Record	Dillingham City School District	Dillingham, 99576Rural: Remote	PK–5	Primary	209
Togiak School	Record	Southwest Region School District	Togiak, 99678Rural: Remote	PK–12	Other	202
Chief Ivan Blunka School	Record	Southwest Region School District	New Stuyahok, 99636Rural: Remote	PK–12	Other	150
Manokotak School	Record	Southwest Region School District	Manokotak, 99628Rural: Remote	PK–12	Other	149
Koliganek School	Record	Southwest Region School District	Koliganek, 99576Rural: Remote	PK–12	Other	57
Aleknagik School	Record	Southwest Region School District	Aleknagik, 99555Rural: Remote	PK–12	Other	30
Twin Hills School	Record	Southwest Region School District	Twin Hills, 99576Rural: Remote	PK–12	Other	19
William Sonny Nelson School	Record	Southwest Region School District	Ekwok, 99580Rural: Remote	PK–12	Other	14
Clarks Point School	Record	Southwest Region School District	Clarks Point, 99569Rural: Remote	KG–12	Other	10

Dillingham Middle/High School

Dillingham City School District

Dillingham, 99576 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High211 students

Dillingham Elementary

Dillingham City School District

Dillingham, 99576 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary209 students

Togiak School

Southwest Region School District

Togiak, 99678 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other202 students

Chief Ivan Blunka School

Southwest Region School District

New Stuyahok, 99636 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other150 students

Manokotak School

Southwest Region School District

Manokotak, 99628 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other149 students

Koliganek School

Southwest Region School District

Koliganek, 99576 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other57 students

Aleknagik School

Southwest Region School District

Aleknagik, 99555 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other30 students

Twin Hills School

Southwest Region School District

Twin Hills, 99576 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other19 students

William Sonny Nelson School

Southwest Region School District

Ekwok, 99580 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other14 students

Clarks Point School

Southwest Region School District

Clarks Point, 99569 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Other10 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$15,541

State avg $13,745

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Alaska counties have the highest graduation rates?

Aleutians West Census Area (95.0%), Chugach Census Area (95.0%), and Petersburg Borough (95.0%) currently lead Alaska among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Alaska?

Across Alaska counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $13,745. The highest current county values are Bristol Bay Borough ($22,316), Aleutians East Borough ($20,268), and Nome Census Area ($20,058). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Dillingham Census Area?

Dillingham Census Area has a school score of 51/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Dillingham Census Area?

The high school graduation rate in Dillingham Census Area is 72.1%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Dillingham Census Area spend per student?

Dillingham Census Area spends $15,541 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Jul 7, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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