Kidder County Schools & Education
Kidder County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange 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
$8,197
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#15
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Kidder County
Measured School Summary
Kidder County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Kidder County spends $8,197 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 9% above the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Kidder 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #15 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
5.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,197
$1,188 below the state average
School coverage
2
1 district 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
Kidder 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 Kidder 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
Kidder 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
#15
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
KIDDER COUNTY 1
Elementary and high visible
403 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
KIDDER COUNTY 1 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 Kidder 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 Kidder 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.
One District, One Unified Community
Kidder County utilizes a single, unified school district to manage its 2 public schools and 403 total students. The county features 1 elementary school and 1 high school, creating a clear and simple educational path for local families. This consolidated approach allows for a healthy average school size of 202 students.
KIDDER COUNTY 1 Leads the Way
KIDDER COUNTY 1 is the sole district in the county, educating all 403 students in its two-school system. This single-district model ensures consistent curriculum and administration for every student in the area. There are no charter schools, keeping the community's focus and resources in one place.
A Classic Rural School Life
Both schools in the county are located in rural settings, offering a traditional North Dakota educational experience. KIDDER COUNTY ELEMENTARY is the larger of the two with 251 students, while the HIGH SCHOOL serves 152 students. This size provides enough peers for varied activities while maintaining a small-town feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Kidder County
Reported Enrollment
403
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Kidder County
KIDDER COUNTY 1
2 Public Schools in Kidder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIDDER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | KIDDER COUNTY 1 | Steele, 58482Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 251 |
| KIDDER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | KIDDER COUNTY 1 | Steele, 58482Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 152 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,197
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Kidder County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kidder County, North Dakota?
Kidder County utilizes a single, unified school district to manage its 2 public schools and 403 total students. The county features 1 elementary school and 1 high school, creating a clear and simple educational path for local families. This consolidated approach allows for a healthy average school size of 202 students.
What are the major school districts in Kidder County, North Dakota?
KIDDER COUNTY 1 is the sole district in the county, educating all 403 students in its two-school system. This single-district model ensures consistent curriculum and administration for every student in the area. There are no charter schools, keeping the community's focus and resources in one place.
What is the school experience like in Kidder County?
Both schools in the county are located in rural settings, offering a traditional North Dakota educational experience. KIDDER COUNTY ELEMENTARY is the larger of the two with 251 students, while the HIGH SCHOOL serves 152 students. This size provides enough peers for varied activities while maintaining a small-town feel.
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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.