Ransom County Schools & Education
Ransom County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,033
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#4
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ransom County
Measured School Summary
Ransom County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 71/100 and a graduation rate of 93.4%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Ransom County spends $8,033 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 32% above the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ransom 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
71/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #4 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
93.4%
8.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,033
$1,352 below the state average
School coverage
9
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Ransom 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 Ransom 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.
Higher-signal county
Ransom County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#4
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 17 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.
LISBON 19
Elementary to high school visible
628 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
ENDERLIN AREA 24
Elementary and high visible
308 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
FT RANSOM 6
Elementary school only in this slice
22 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
ENDERLIN AREA 24 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 Ransom County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ransom 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 Ransom 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.
High Performance on a Lean Budget
The county achieves an impressive 93.4% graduation rate, significantly outperforming both the state average of 84.8% and the national 87% mark. This success is maintained despite a per-pupil expenditure of $8,033, which is lower than the state average.
Lisbon 19 Leads Local Districts
Lisbon 19 is the largest district in the county with 628 students, followed by Enderlin Area 24 which enrolls 308. These traditional districts account for all public enrollment, as there are no charter schools in the county.
The Heart of Rural Learning
Every school in the county is situated in a rural locale, with an average enrollment of 112 students per building. Lisbon Elementary is the largest facility with 235 students, while Ft Ransom 6 offers one of the smallest environments in the state with just 22 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Ransom County
Reported Enrollment
1,005
9 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Ransom County
LISBON 19
ENDERLIN AREA 24
FT RANSOM 6
9 Public Schools in Ransom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | LISBON 19 | Lisbon, 58054Rural: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 235 |
| LISBON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | LISBON 19 | Lisbon, 58054Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 207 |
| LISBON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | LISBON 19 | Lisbon, 58054Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 186 |
| ENDERLIN AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ENDERLIN AREA 24 | Enderlin, 58027Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 155 |
| ENDERLIN AREA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ENDERLIN AREA 24 | Enderlin, 58027Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 143 |
| SUNDALE COLONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MILNOR 2 | Milnor, 58060Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 34 |
| FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | FT RANSOM 6 | Lisbon, 58054Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 22 |
| SUNDALE COLONY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MILNOR 2 | Milnor, 58060Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 13 |
| GRANT COLONY SCHOOL | Record | ENDERLIN AREA 24 | Enderlin, 58027Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 10 |
ENDERLIN AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ENDERLIN AREA 24
Enderlin, 58027 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,033
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Ransom County, North Dakota — FAQ
How do schools in Ransom County perform academically?
The county achieves an impressive 93.4% graduation rate, significantly outperforming both the state average of 84.8% and the national 87% mark. This success is maintained despite a per-pupil expenditure of $8,033, which is lower than the state average.
What are the major school districts in Ransom County, North Dakota?
Lisbon 19 is the largest district in the county with 628 students, followed by Enderlin Area 24 which enrolls 308. These traditional districts account for all public enrollment, as there are no charter schools in the county.
What is the school experience like in Ransom County?
Every school in the county is situated in a rural locale, with an average enrollment of 112 students per building. Lisbon Elementary is the largest facility with 235 students, while Ft Ransom 6 offers one of the smallest environments in the state with just 22 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.