Adams County Schools & Education
Adams County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,050
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#52
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Adams County
Measured School Summary
Adams County faces educational challenges with a school score of 34/100 and a graduation rate of 75.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
Adams County spends $8,050 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 36% below the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 9.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Adams County 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
2 public schools and 1 district 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
34/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #52 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
9.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,050
$1,335 below the state average
School coverage
2
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Adams County has 2 public schools across 1 district, 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.
What Adams County 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.
Small-system county
Adams County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#52
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 20 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.
HETTINGER 13
Elementary and high visible
294 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
HETTINGER 13 is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Adams County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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?
Education Overview
About Schools in Adams County, North Dakota
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Small-Scale Education Infrastructure
Adams County operates just two public schools across one consolidated district, serving a total of 294 students. This streamlined setup includes one elementary school and one high school, providing a focused educational pathway for local families.
Evaluating Performance and Lower Investment
The county's 75% graduation rate trails both the North Dakota average of 84.8% and the national mark of 87%. Investment remains lean, as the per-pupil expenditure of $8,050 is significantly lower than the state average of $9,385 and the national benchmark of $13,000.
Single District Serves All Students
The Hettinger 13 district manages all educational needs in the county with an enrollment of 294 students. There are currently no charter schools in the area, meaning 100% of students attend traditional public institutions.
The Intimacy of Rural Learning
Both schools in Adams County are located in rural settings, maintaining an average size of 147 students. Hettinger Elementary is the largest campus with 170 students, while Hettinger High School offers a smaller environment for 124 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Adams County
Reported Enrollment
294
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Adams County
HETTINGER 13
2 Public Schools in Adams County
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 dataLevel
Showing 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HETTINGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HETTINGER 13 | Hettinger, 58639Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 170 |
| HETTINGER HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HETTINGER 13 | Hettinger, 58639Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 124 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,050
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Adams County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Adams County, North Dakota?
Adams County operates just two public schools across one consolidated district, serving a total of 294 students. This streamlined setup includes one elementary school and one high school, providing a focused educational pathway for local families.
How do schools in Adams County perform academically?
The county's 75% graduation rate trails both the North Dakota average of 84.8% and the national mark of 87%. Investment remains lean, as the per-pupil expenditure of $8,050 is significantly lower than the state average of $9,385 and the national benchmark of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Adams County, North Dakota?
The Hettinger 13 district manages all educational needs in the county with an enrollment of 294 students. There are currently no charter schools in the area, meaning 100% of students attend traditional public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Adams County?
Both schools in Adams County are located in rural settings, maintaining an average size of 147 students. Hettinger Elementary is the largest campus with 170 students, while Hettinger High School offers a smaller environment for 124 students.
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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.