Oliver County Schools & Education
Oliver County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,255
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#45
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Oliver County
Measured School Summary
Oliver County has midrange measured school signals (score: 42/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Oliver County spends $9,255 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 21% below the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 9.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Oliver 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
42/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #45 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
9.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,255
$130 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
Oliver 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 Oliver 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
Oliver 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
#45
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
CENTER-STANTON 1
Elementary and high visible
245 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CENTER-STANTON 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 Oliver 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 Oliver 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.
Streamlined Rural Education in Oliver County
Oliver County operates a highly focused educational system consisting of just two schools within a single district. Serving 245 total students, the infrastructure includes one elementary and one high school to cover all grades.
Assessing Outcomes and Investment
The county's 75.0% graduation rate trails both the state average of 84.8% and the national benchmark of 87%. Investment stands at $9,255 per pupil, which is slightly below the North Dakota average of $9,385 and significantly under the $13,000 national median.
Center-Stanton 1 Leads the Way
The Center-Stanton 1 district manages all public education in the county, enrolling 245 students across its two campuses. There are currently no charter schools in operation, maintaining a traditional district structure for all local families.
A Purely Rural Learning Environment
All schools in the county are classified as rural, offering an average enrollment of 123 students per building. Center-Stanton Elementary is the largest facility with 130 students, while Center-Stanton High School serves a close-knit group of 115 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Oliver County
Reported Enrollment
245
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Oliver County
CENTER-STANTON 1
2 Public Schools in Oliver 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CENTER-STANTON 1 | Center, 58530Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 130 |
| CENTER-STANTON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CENTER-STANTON 1 | Center, 58530Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 115 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,255
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Oliver County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Oliver County, North Dakota?
Oliver County operates a highly focused educational system consisting of just two schools within a single district. Serving 245 total students, the infrastructure includes one elementary and one high school to cover all grades.
How do schools in Oliver County perform academically?
The county's 75.0% graduation rate trails both the state average of 84.8% and the national benchmark of 87%. Investment stands at $9,255 per pupil, which is slightly below the North Dakota average of $9,385 and significantly under the $13,000 national median.
What are the major school districts in Oliver County, North Dakota?
The Center-Stanton 1 district manages all public education in the county, enrolling 245 students across its two campuses. There are currently no charter schools in operation, maintaining a traditional district structure for all local families.
What is the school experience like in Oliver County?
All schools in the county are classified as rural, offering an average enrollment of 123 students per building. Center-Stanton Elementary is the largest facility with 130 students, while Center-Stanton High School serves a close-knit group of 115 students.
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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.