Pembina County Schools & Education
Pembina County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,552
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#8
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pembina County
Measured School Summary
Pembina County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.9%.
Funding Context
Pembina County spends $10,552 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 24% above the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pembina 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
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #8 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
88.9%
4.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,552
$1,167 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
Pembina 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 Pembina 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
Pembina 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
#8
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.
CAVALIER 6
Elementary and high visible
412 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
NORTH BORDER 100
Elementary and high visible
325 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
DRAYTON 19
Elementary and high visible
176 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
NORTH BORDER 100 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Pembina County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pembina 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 Pembina 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 Strong Network of Local Schools
Pembina County maintains a robust educational infrastructure with nine public schools spread across three distinct districts. The system supports 957 students through five elementary schools and four high schools.
High Performance and Healthy Funding
Students here achieve an impressive 88.9% graduation rate, surpassing both the North Dakota average of 84.8% and the national 87% benchmark. The county invests $10,552 per pupil, which is over $1,100 more than the state average.
Leading Districts in Northeast North Dakota
Cavalier 6 is the largest district by enrollment with 412 students, followed by North Border 100 which manages four separate schools. No charter schools exist in the county, ensuring 100% of public students attend traditional district schools.
The Essence of Rural Education
Education in Pembina County is entirely rural, featuring an intimate average school size of 106 students. Cavalier Elementary is the county's largest school with 220 students, while North Border-Pembina Elementary offers a very small setting for 94 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Pembina County
Reported Enrollment
957
9 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Pembina County
CAVALIER 6
NORTH BORDER 100
DRAYTON 19
9 Public Schools in Pembina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAVALIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CAVALIER 6 | Cavalier, 58220Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 220 |
| CAVALIER HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CAVALIER 6 | Cavalier, 58220Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 192 |
| DRAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | DRAYTON 19 | Drayton, 58225Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 130 |
| NORTH BORDER-WALHALLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | NORTH BORDER 100 | Walhalla, 58282Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 129 |
| NORTH BORDER-PEMBINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | NORTH BORDER 100 | Pembina, 58271Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 94 |
| NORTH BORDER-WALHALLA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | NORTH BORDER 100 | Walhalla, 58282Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 65 |
| DRAYTON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | DRAYTON 19 | Drayton, 58225Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 46 |
| VALLEY-EDINBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-CRYSTAL | Record | VALLEY-EDINBURG 118 | Crystal, 58222Rural: Remote | 3–6 | Primary | 44 |
| NORTH BORDER-PEMBINA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | NORTH BORDER 100 | Pembina, 58271Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 37 |
NORTH BORDER-WALHALLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NORTH BORDER 100
Walhalla, 58282 / Rural: Remote
NORTH BORDER-PEMBINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NORTH BORDER 100
Pembina, 58271 / Rural: Remote
NORTH BORDER-WALHALLA HIGH SCHOOL
NORTH BORDER 100
Walhalla, 58282 / Rural: Remote
VALLEY-EDINBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-CRYSTAL
VALLEY-EDINBURG 118
Crystal, 58222 / Rural: Remote
NORTH BORDER-PEMBINA HIGH SCHOOL
NORTH BORDER 100
Pembina, 58271 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,552
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Pembina County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pembina County, North Dakota?
Pembina County maintains a robust educational infrastructure with nine public schools spread across three distinct districts. The system supports 957 students through five elementary schools and four high schools.
How do schools in Pembina County perform academically?
Students here achieve an impressive 88.9% graduation rate, surpassing both the North Dakota average of 84.8% and the national 87% benchmark. The county invests $10,552 per pupil, which is over $1,100 more than the state average.
What are the major school districts in Pembina County, North Dakota?
Cavalier 6 is the largest district by enrollment with 412 students, followed by North Border 100 which manages four separate schools. No charter schools exist in the county, ensuring 100% of public students attend traditional district schools.
What is the school experience like in Pembina County?
Education in Pembina County is entirely rural, featuring an intimate average school size of 106 students. Cavalier Elementary is the county's largest school with 220 students, while North Border-Pembina Elementary offers a very small setting for 94 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.