Ramsey County Schools & Education
Ramsey County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,914
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#13
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ramsey County
Measured School Summary
Ramsey County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
Ramsey County spends $9,914 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 11% above the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ramsey 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
10 public schools and 4 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #13 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,914
$529 above the state average
School coverage
10
4 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
Ramsey County has 10 public schools across 4 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 Ramsey 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
Ramsey 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
#13
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
DEVILS LAKE 1
Elementary to high school visible
1,733 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
STARKWEATHER 44
Elementary and high visible
49 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
EDMORE 2
Elementary and high visible
27 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
ND SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Elementary school only in this slice
18 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
DEVILS LAKE 1 is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Ramsey County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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.
Education Infrastructure in the Lake Region
Ramsey County supports 1,827 students across 10 public schools and four different districts. The landscape includes a diverse mix of six elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools.
Competitive Scores and Solid Investment
The county's 87.0% graduation rate matches the national average and sits slightly above the North Dakota state average of 84.8%. Spending is robust at $9,914 per pupil, exceeding the state average by more than $500.
Devils Lake 1 Dominates Enrollment
Devils Lake 1 is the primary district, serving 1,733 students across five schools, including specialized kindergarten and middle school centers. Smaller districts like Edmore 2 and Starkweather 44 provide very intimate settings for fewer than 50 students each.
A Blend of Town and Country
The county features a mix of six town-based schools and four rural schools, with an overall average size of 183 students. Central Middle School is the largest campus with 518 students, while several rural schools offer significantly smaller class sizes.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Ramsey County
Reported Enrollment
1,827
10 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Ramsey County
DEVILS LAKE 1
STARKWEATHER 44
EDMORE 2
ND SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
10 Public Schools in Ramsey 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | DEVILS LAKE 1 | Devils Lake, 58301Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 518 |
| DEVILS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | DEVILS LAKE 1 | Devils Lake, 58301Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 500 |
| SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | DEVILS LAKE 1 | Devils Lake, 58301Town: Remote | 1–2 | Primary | 265 |
| PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | DEVILS LAKE 1 | Devils Lake, 58301Town: Remote | 3–4 | Primary | 250 |
| MINNIE H KINDERGARTEN CENTER | Record | DEVILS LAKE 1 | Devils Lake, 58301Town: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 200 |
| STARKWEATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | STARKWEATHER 44 | Starkweather, 58377Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 25 |
| STARKWEATHER HIGH SCHOOL | Record | STARKWEATHER 44 | Starkweather, 58377Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 24 |
| EDMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | EDMORE 2 | Edmore, 58330Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 18 |
| SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PK-8 | Record | ND SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF | Devils Lake, 58301Town: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 18 |
| EDMORE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | EDMORE 2 | Edmore, 58330Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 9 |
SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DEVILS LAKE 1
Devils Lake, 58301 / Town: Remote
PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DEVILS LAKE 1
Devils Lake, 58301 / Town: Remote
MINNIE H KINDERGARTEN CENTER
DEVILS LAKE 1
Devils Lake, 58301 / Town: Remote
STARKWEATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STARKWEATHER 44
Starkweather, 58377 / Rural: Remote
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PK-8
ND SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Devils Lake, 58301 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,914
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Ramsey County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ramsey County, North Dakota?
Ramsey County supports 1,827 students across 10 public schools and four different districts. The landscape includes a diverse mix of six elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools.
How do schools in Ramsey County perform academically?
The county's 87.0% graduation rate matches the national average and sits slightly above the North Dakota state average of 84.8%. Spending is robust at $9,914 per pupil, exceeding the state average by more than $500.
What are the major school districts in Ramsey County, North Dakota?
Devils Lake 1 is the primary district, serving 1,733 students across five schools, including specialized kindergarten and middle school centers. Smaller districts like Edmore 2 and Starkweather 44 provide very intimate settings for fewer than 50 students each.
What is the school experience like in Ramsey County?
The county features a mix of six town-based schools and four rural schools, with an overall average size of 183 students. Central Middle School is the largest campus with 518 students, while several rural schools offer significantly smaller class sizes.
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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.