Emmons County Schools & Education
Emmons County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
82.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,334
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#38
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Emmons County
Measured School Summary
Emmons County has midrange measured school signals (score: 48/100) with a graduation rate of 82.1%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Emmons County spends $9,334 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 11% below the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Emmons 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
7 public schools and 4 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
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #38 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
82.1%
2.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,334
$51 below the state average
School coverage
7
4 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
Emmons County has 7 public schools across 4 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 Emmons 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.
Mixed school landscape
Emmons County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#38
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
LINTON 36
Elementary and high visible
242 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK 6
Elementary and high visible
143 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
STRASBURG 15
Elementary and high visible
122 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
BAKKER 10
Elementary school only in this slice
2 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK 6 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 Emmons County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Emmons 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 Emmons 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.
Distributed Rural Schools Across Four Districts
Emmons County features 7 public schools organized into 4 separate school districts to serve 509 students. The landscape includes 4 elementary schools and 3 high schools, reflecting a highly decentralized rural structure. No charter schools are currently operating within the county.
Linton and Strasburg Anchor the Community
Linton 36 is the largest district in the county, educating 242 students across its two campuses. Other notable districts include Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock 6 with 143 students and Strasburg 15 with 122 students. These districts serve as essential cultural and academic pillars for their respective small towns.
Ultra-Intimate Rural Classrooms
Every school in the county is rural, featuring an exceptionally small average enrollment of only 73 students per school. Linton Elementary is the largest facility with 154 students, while many other schools have fewer than 100 children. This environment offers students an incredibly high level of individual attention and support.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Emmons County
Reported Enrollment
509
7 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Emmons County
LINTON 36
HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK 6
STRASBURG 15
BAKKER 10
7 Public Schools in Emmons 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | LINTON 36 | Linton, 58552Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 154 |
| LINTON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | LINTON 36 | Linton, 58552Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 88 |
| HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK 6 | Hazelton, 58544Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 84 |
| STRASBURG HIGH SCHOOL | Record | STRASBURG 15 | Strasburg, 58573Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 67 |
| HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK 6 | Hazelton, 58544Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 59 |
| STRASBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | STRASBURG 15 | Strasburg, 58573Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 55 |
| BAKKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BAKKER 10 | Hague, 58542Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 2 |
HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK 6
Hazelton, 58544 / Rural: Remote
HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK HIGH SCHOOL
HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK 6
Hazelton, 58544 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,334
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Emmons County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Emmons County, North Dakota?
Emmons County features 7 public schools organized into 4 separate school districts to serve 509 students. The landscape includes 4 elementary schools and 3 high schools, reflecting a highly decentralized rural structure. No charter schools are currently operating within the county.
What are the major school districts in Emmons County, North Dakota?
Linton 36 is the largest district in the county, educating 242 students across its two campuses. Other notable districts include Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock 6 with 143 students and Strasburg 15 with 122 students. These districts serve as essential cultural and academic pillars for their respective small towns.
What is the school experience like in Emmons County?
Every school in the county is rural, featuring an exceptionally small average enrollment of only 73 students per school. Linton Elementary is the largest facility with 154 students, while many other schools have fewer than 100 children. This environment offers students an incredibly high level of individual attention and support.
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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.