Mountrail County Schools & Education
Mountrail County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
83.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,066
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#23
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mountrail County
Measured School Summary
Mountrail County has midrange measured school signals (score: 53/100) with a graduation rate of 83.1%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Mountrail County spends $10,066 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 3% below the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mountrail 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #23 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
83.1%
1.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,066
$681 above 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
Mountrail 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.
What Mountrail 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
Mountrail 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
#23
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.
NEW TOWN 1
Elementary to high school visible
994 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
STANLEY 2
Elementary and high visible
755 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
PARSHALL 3
Elementary and high visible
286 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
NEW TOWN 1 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 Mountrail County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mountrail County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Mountrail 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.
Comprehensive Education in Mountrail County
Mountrail County serves 2,241 students through a network of 9 public schools across 3 districts. The county features 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools to support a growing population. This infrastructure provides a solid backbone for the county's diverse communities.
New Town and Stanley Lead the County
New Town 1 is the largest district, serving 994 students across three schools, followed by Stanley 2 with 755 students. Parshall 3 also serves a significant portion of the county with 286 students. Traditional public schools remain the sole providers of education here, as no charter schools are currently active.
Active Rural Schools with Room to Grow
The county's schools are entirely rural but maintain a healthy average enrollment of 249 students. Edwin Loe Elementary in New Town is the largest facility with 558 students, while Stanley Elementary also serves over 400. These schools are large enough to offer diverse programs while maintaining their rural community identity.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Mountrail County
Reported Enrollment
2,241
9 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Mountrail County
NEW TOWN 1
STANLEY 2
PARSHALL 3
9 Public Schools in Mountrail 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDWIN LOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | NEW TOWN 1 | New Town, 58763Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 558 |
| STANLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | STANLEY 2 | Stanley, 58784Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 428 |
| STANLEY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | STANLEY 2 | Stanley, 58784Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 327 |
| NEW TOWN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | NEW TOWN 1 | New Town, 58763Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 278 |
| NEW TOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | NEW TOWN 1 | New Town, 58763Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 158 |
| PARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL | Record | PARSHALL 3 | Parshall, 58770Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 145 |
| PARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | PARSHALL 3 | Parshall, 58770Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 141 |
| NORTH SHORE PLAZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | LEWIS AND CLARK 161 | Plaza, 58771Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 134 |
| NORTH SHORE PLAZA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | LEWIS AND CLARK 161 | Plaza, 58771Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 72 |
NORTH SHORE PLAZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEWIS AND CLARK 161
Plaza, 58771 / Rural: Remote
NORTH SHORE PLAZA HIGH SCHOOL
LEWIS AND CLARK 161
Plaza, 58771 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,066
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Mountrail County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mountrail County, North Dakota?
Mountrail County serves 2,241 students through a network of 9 public schools across 3 districts. The county features 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools to support a growing population. This infrastructure provides a solid backbone for the county's diverse communities.
What are the major school districts in Mountrail County, North Dakota?
New Town 1 is the largest district, serving 994 students across three schools, followed by Stanley 2 with 755 students. Parshall 3 also serves a significant portion of the county with 286 students. Traditional public schools remain the sole providers of education here, as no charter schools are currently active.
What is the school experience like in Mountrail County?
The county's schools are entirely rural but maintain a healthy average enrollment of 249 students. Edwin Loe Elementary in New Town is the largest facility with 558 students, while Stanley Elementary also serves over 400. These schools are large enough to offer diverse programs while maintaining their rural community identity.
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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.