Dunn County Schools & Education
Dunn County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,955
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#21
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dunn County
Measured School Summary
Dunn County has midrange measured school signals (score: 56/100) with a graduation rate of 84.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Dunn County spends $10,955 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 4% above the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dunn 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
3 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
56/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #21 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
0.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,955
$1,570 above the state average
School coverage
3
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
Dunn County has 3 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.
What Dunn 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
Dunn 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
#21
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points above 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.
KILLDEER 16
Elementary and high visible
646 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
TWIN BUTTES 37
Elementary school only in this slice
56 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
KILLDEER 16 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 Dunn County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Dunn County 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?
Education Overview
About Schools in Dunn 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.
Rural Schooling Across the High Plains
Dunn County supports 702 students across 3 public schools and 2 school districts. The infrastructure consists of 2 elementary schools and 1 high school, all situated in rural locales. There are no charter schools, keeping the focus on local district management.
Killdeer 16 Anchors the County System
Killdeer 16 is the dominant district, enrolling 646 students across its two schools. The smaller Twin Buttes 37 district manages a single elementary school with 56 students. These districts provide essential educational services to a geographically dispersed population.
Spacious Rural Campuses for Local Kids
Schools in Dunn County average 234 students per campus, providing a balance of size and intimacy. Killdeer Elementary is the largest school with 396 students, while Twin Buttes Elementary offers a very small setting for 56 children. Every school is classified as rural, reflecting the county's open-space character.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Dunn County
Reported Enrollment
702
3 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Dunn County
KILLDEER 16
TWIN BUTTES 37
3 Public Schools in Dunn 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KILLDEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | KILLDEER 16 | Killdeer, 58640Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 396 |
| KILLDEER HIGH SCHOOL | Record | KILLDEER 16 | Killdeer, 58640Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 250 |
| TWIN BUTTES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | TWIN BUTTES 37 | Halliday, 58636Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 56 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,955
State avg $9,385
Compare Nearby Counties
Review Dunn County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.
Open CompareBrowse Public Schools
See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.
View SchoolsFrequently Asked Questions
Which North Dakota counties have the highest graduation rates?
What is per-pupil spending like in North Dakota?
How should I read the school score in Dunn County?
What is the graduation rate in Dunn County?
How much does Dunn County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Dunn County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dunn County, North Dakota?
Dunn County supports 702 students across 3 public schools and 2 school districts. The infrastructure consists of 2 elementary schools and 1 high school, all situated in rural locales. There are no charter schools, keeping the focus on local district management.
What are the major school districts in Dunn County, North Dakota?
Killdeer 16 is the dominant district, enrolling 646 students across its two schools. The smaller Twin Buttes 37 district manages a single elementary school with 56 students. These districts provide essential educational services to a geographically dispersed population.
What is the school experience like in Dunn County?
Schools in Dunn County average 234 students per campus, providing a balance of size and intimacy. Killdeer Elementary is the largest school with 396 students, while Twin Buttes Elementary offers a very small setting for 56 children. Every school is classified as rural, reflecting the county's open-space character.
Counties with Similar School Profile
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.