Bottineau County Schools & Education
Bottineau County, North Dakota
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
50/100
Higher = better
Rating
Average
Graduation Rate
82.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,624
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
50/100
Higher = better
State avg 54/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#34
of 53 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Bottineau County
School Verdict
Bottineau County has average school quality (score: 50/100) with a graduation rate of 82.6%, indicating room for improvement in student outcomes.
Funding Context
Bottineau County spends $9,624 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Bottineau County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% below the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Bottineau County, North Dakota
Rural High Schools and Primaries
Bottineau County supports 907 students through six public schools organized into three districts. The system is split evenly between three elementary schools and three high schools.
Balanced Investment and Solid Scores
The county spends $9,624 per pupil, exceeding the state average of $9,385. With an 82.6% graduation rate and a school score of 55.3, the county performs competitively compared to state benchmarks of 84.8% and 54.8 respectively.
Bottineau District 1 Leads Enrollment
Bottineau 1 is the dominant district, serving 660 students across two schools. There are no charter schools in the county, so families rely on traditional districts like Westhope and Newburg-United for education.
A Purely Rural School Experience
All six county schools are rural, with an average size of 151 students. Bottineau Elementary is the largest campus with 349 students, while Newburg-United Elementary offers a much smaller environment with only 60 students.
Find Your Home in Bottineau
Bottineau County offers a reliable public school system with spending that exceeds the state average. Families should consider school district boundaries as a primary factor when choosing a new home in this region.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Bottineau County
Total Enrollment
907
students
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
3 School Districts in Bottineau County
BOTTINEAU 1
WESTHOPE 17
NEWBURG-UNITED 54
6 Public Schools in Bottineau County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOTTINEAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | BOTTINEAU 1 | PK–6 | Primary | 349 |
| BOTTINEAU JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | BOTTINEAU 1 | 7–12 | High | 311 |
| WESTHOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | WESTHOPE 17 | PK–6 | Primary | 95 |
| WESTHOPE HIGH SCHOOL | WESTHOPE 17 | 7–12 | High | 66 |
| NEWBURG-UNITED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | NEWBURG-UNITED 54 | PK–6 | Primary | 60 |
| NEWBURG-UNITED HIGH SCHOOL | NEWBURG-UNITED 54 | 7–12 | High | 26 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,624
State avg $9,385
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Bottineau County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bottineau County, North Dakota?
Bottineau County supports 907 students through six public schools organized into three districts. The system is split evenly between three elementary schools and three high schools.
How do schools in Bottineau County perform academically?
The county spends $9,624 per pupil, exceeding the state average of $9,385. With an 82.6% graduation rate and a school score of 55.3, the county performs competitively compared to state benchmarks of 84.8% and 54.8 respectively.
What are the major school districts in Bottineau County, North Dakota?
Bottineau 1 is the dominant district, serving 660 students across two schools. There are no charter schools in the county, so families rely on traditional districts like Westhope and Newburg-United for education.
What is the school experience like in Bottineau County?
All six county schools are rural, with an average size of 151 students. Bottineau Elementary is the largest campus with 349 students, while Newburg-United Elementary offers a much smaller environment with only 60 students.
How can I find homes near good schools in Bottineau County, North Dakota?
Bottineau County offers a reliable public school system with spending that exceeds the state average. Families should consider school district boundaries as a primary factor when choosing a new home in this region.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.