Eddy County Schools & Education
Eddy County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,280
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#50
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Eddy County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 36/100, Eddy County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,280 per pupil, Eddy County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 34% below the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 33% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Eddy 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
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #50 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
5.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,280
$3,105 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
Eddy 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 Eddy 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
Eddy 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
#50
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 18 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.
NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 2
Elementary and high visible
332 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 2 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 Eddy 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 Eddy 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 Single District Serving New Rockford
Eddy County operates a streamlined school system with just 2 public schools managed by a single district. The total enrollment of 332 students is split between one elementary and one high school. There are no charter schools, ensuring all educational efforts are centralized in the New Rockford area.
New Rockford-Sheyenne Leads the Way
All public education in the county is provided by the New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 district. This district serves 332 students, providing a consistent educational path from preschool through 12th grade. The community relies on this single district to prepare its youth for the future.
Small-Town Feel in a Rural Setting
Both schools are rural, with an average size of 166 students, ensuring that educators know every student personally. New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary is the larger of the two, with 205 students enrolled. This small enrollment creates a safe and predictable environment for children and teens alike.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Eddy County
Reported Enrollment
332
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Eddy County
NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 2
2 Public Schools in Eddy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 2 | New Rockford, 58356Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 205 |
| NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 2 | New Rockford, 58356Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 127 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,280
State avg $9,385
Compare Nearby Counties
Review Eddy 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 Eddy County?
What is the graduation rate in Eddy County?
How much does Eddy County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Eddy County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Eddy County, North Dakota?
Eddy County operates a streamlined school system with just 2 public schools managed by a single district. The total enrollment of 332 students is split between one elementary and one high school. There are no charter schools, ensuring all educational efforts are centralized in the New Rockford area.
What are the major school districts in Eddy County, North Dakota?
All public education in the county is provided by the New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 district. This district serves 332 students, providing a consistent educational path from preschool through 12th grade. The community relies on this single district to prepare its youth for the future.
What is the school experience like in Eddy County?
Both schools are rural, with an average size of 166 students, ensuring that educators know every student personally. New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary is the larger of the two, with 205 students enrolled. This small enrollment creates a safe and predictable environment for children and teens alike.
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.