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LaMoure County Schools & Education

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

83.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

83.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,782

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,385

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#40

of 53 counties by score

Education Data Brief: LaMoure County

Measured School Summary

LaMoure County has midrange measured school signals (score: 47/100) with a graduation rate of 83.5%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

LaMoure County spends $8,782 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 13% below the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read LaMoure 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

9 public schools and 3 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

47/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #40 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.

Completion

83.5%

1.3 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,782

$603 below the state average

School coverage

9

3 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

LaMoure County has 9 public schools across 3 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 LaMoure 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

LaMoure 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

#40

of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.

EDGELEY 3

Elementary and high visible

260 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

LAMOURE 8

Elementary and high visible

260 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

KULM 7

Elementary and high visible

121 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

EDGELEY 3 is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 LaMoure County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different LaMoure 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 LaMoure 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 Diverse Network of Rural Schools

LaMoure County supports 9 public schools, providing an extensive network for its 699 students across 3 districts. The infrastructure includes 5 elementary schools and 4 high schools, offering many points of access for local families. The average school size is a cozy 78 students, ensuring very small class sizes.

Edgeley and LaMoure Districts Lead

EDGELEY 3 and LAMOURE 8 are the largest districts, each serving 260 students through 3 schools apiece. KULM 7 also provides education to 121 students via 2 schools. All schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as no charter schools currently operate in the area.

Small-Town Feel in Every Classroom

Every one of the 9 schools in LaMoure County is rural, emphasizing the county's agricultural and small-town roots. LAMOURE ELEMENTARY is the largest campus with 160 students, while LAMOURE HIGH SCHOOL is among the smallest with 76 students. This school system offers an incredibly high level of personal attention for every child.

School Overview

Total Schools

9

in LaMoure County

Reported Enrollment

699

9 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle0
High4
Other0

3 School Districts in LaMoure County

EDGELEY 3

3 schools
260 students

LAMOURE 8

3 schools
260 students

KULM 7

2 schools
121 students

9 Public Schools in LaMoure 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 9 of 9 matching schools

LAMOURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAMOURE 8

LaMoure, 58458 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary160 students

EDGELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EDGELEY 3

Edgeley, 58433 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary127 students

EDGELEY HIGH SCHOOL

EDGELEY 3

Edgeley, 58433 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High105 students

KULM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KULM 7

Kulm, 58456 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary81 students

LAMOURE HIGH SCHOOL

LAMOURE 8

LaMoure, 58458 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High76 students

LITCHVILLE-MARION HIGH SCHOOL

LITCHVILLE-MARION 46

Marion, 58466 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High58 students

KULM HIGH SCHOOL

KULM 7

Kulm, 58456 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High40 students

WILLOW BANK COLONY SCHOOL

EDGELEY 3

Edgeley, 58433 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary28 students

LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL

LAMOURE 8

LaMoure, 58458 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary24 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,782

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 LaMoure County?
LaMoure County has a school score of 47/100, 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 LaMoure County?
The high school graduation rate in LaMoure County is 83.5%, 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 LaMoure County spend per student?
LaMoure County spends $8,782 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 LaMoure County, North Dakota — FAQ

What does the school system look like in LaMoure County, North Dakota?

LaMoure County supports 9 public schools, providing an extensive network for its 699 students across 3 districts. The infrastructure includes 5 elementary schools and 4 high schools, offering many points of access for local families. The average school size is a cozy 78 students, ensuring very small class sizes.

What are the major school districts in LaMoure County, North Dakota?

EDGELEY 3 and LAMOURE 8 are the largest districts, each serving 260 students through 3 schools apiece. KULM 7 also provides education to 121 students via 2 schools. All schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as no charter schools currently operate in the area.

What is the school experience like in LaMoure County?

Every one of the 9 schools in LaMoure County is rural, emphasizing the county's agricultural and small-town roots. LAMOURE ELEMENTARY is the largest campus with 160 students, while LAMOURE HIGH SCHOOL is among the smallest with 76 students. This school system offers an incredibly high level of personal attention for every child.

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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.