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Emmons County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK 6

Elementary and high visible

143 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

STRASBURG 15

Elementary and high visible

122 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

BAKKER 10

Elementary school only in this slice

2 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

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

Elementary4
Middle0
High3
Other0

4 School Districts in Emmons County

LINTON 36

2 schools
242 students

HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK 6

2 schools
143 students

STRASBURG 15

2 schools
122 students

BAKKER 10

1 school
2 students

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 data

Level

Showing 7 of 7 matching schools

LINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LINTON 36

Linton, 58552 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary154 students

LINTON HIGH SCHOOL

LINTON 36

Linton, 58552 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High88 students

HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK 6

Hazelton, 58544 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary84 students

STRASBURG HIGH SCHOOL

STRASBURG 15

Strasburg, 58573 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High67 students

HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK HIGH SCHOOL

HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK 6

Hazelton, 58544 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High59 students

STRASBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STRASBURG 15

Strasburg, 58573 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary55 students

BAKKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BAKKER 10

Hague, 58542 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary2 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,334

State avg $9,385

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which North Dakota counties have the highest graduation rates?
Mercer County (95.0%), Pierce County (95.0%), and Dickey County (93.4%) currently lead North Dakota among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in North Dakota?
Across North Dakota counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,385. The highest current county values are Steele County ($16,783), Sioux County ($14,627), and Burke County ($12,732). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Emmons County?
Emmons County has a school score of 48/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Emmons County?
The high school graduation rate in Emmons County is 82.1%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Emmons County spend per student?
Emmons County spends $9,334 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.