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Logan County Schools & Education

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

85.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

85.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,318

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,385

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#19

of 53 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Logan County

Measured School Summary

Logan County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.2%.

Funding Context

Logan County spends $10,318 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 5% above the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Logan 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

4 public schools and 2 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

57/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #19 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.

Completion

85.2%

0.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$10,318

$933 above the state average

School coverage

4

2 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

Logan County has 4 public schools across 2 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 Logan 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

Logan 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

#19

of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.

NAPOLEON 2

Elementary and high visible

246 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

GACKLE-STREETER 56

Elementary and high visible

109 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

GACKLE-STREETER 56 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 Logan County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Logan 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?

Data Story

Logan County Per-Pupil Expenditure Exceeds State Average

Education data brief for Logan County, North Dakota.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Lead metric:Per-pupil spending

Logan County’s per-pupil expenditure of $10,318 is its most distinctive metric, exceeding the North Dakota state average of $9,385, though it remains below the national average of $13,000. The county’s graduation rate of 85.2% is also slightly higher than the state average of 84.8% but below the national average of 87.0%. The composite school score is 56.9, which is higher than the state average of 53.6. Education in Logan County is entirely rural, consisting of four schools across two districts. Napoleon 2 is the largest district, enrolling 246 students, while Napoleon Elementary is the largest individual school with 138 students. The total county enrollment is 355 students with an average school size of 89. Compare district boundaries before drawing conclusions about local school assignments or district policies.

Sources

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Logan County

Reported Enrollment

355

4 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle0
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Logan County

NAPOLEON 2

2 schools
246 students

GACKLE-STREETER 56

2 schools
109 students

4 Public Schools in Logan 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 4 of 4 matching schools

NAPOLEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NAPOLEON 2

Napoleon, 58561 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary138 students

NAPOLEON HIGH SCHOOL

NAPOLEON 2

Napoleon, 58561 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High108 students

GACKLE-STREETER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GACKLE-STREETER 56

Gackle, 58442 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary88 students

GACKLE-STREETER HIGH SCHOOL

GACKLE-STREETER 56

Gackle, 58442 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High21 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,318

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 Logan County?
Logan County has a school score of 57/100, 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 Logan County?
The high school graduation rate in Logan County is 85.2%, 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 Logan County spend per student?
Logan County spends $10,318 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.

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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.