Renville County Schools & Education
Renville County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,198
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#9
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Renville County
Measured School Summary
Renville County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Renville County spends $9,198 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% above the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Renville 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
4 public schools and 2 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
66/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #9 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
5.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,198
$187 below the state average
School coverage
4
2 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
Renville County has 4 public schools across 2 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 Renville 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
Renville 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
#9
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
MOHALL-LANSFORD-SHERWOOD 1
Elementary and high visible
317 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
GLENBURN 26
Elementary and high visible
251 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
GLENBURN 26 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 Renville County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Renville 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 Renville 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.
Coordinated Rural Schooling in Renville
Renville County provides education for 568 students through four public schools split between two districts. The system is balanced with two elementary schools and two high schools serving the entire region.
Solid Graduation Rates and Local Scores
Students in Renville County achieve a 90.0% graduation rate, beating both the state and national averages. The county spends $9,198 per pupil, placing it just below the North Dakota state average of $9,385.
Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood and Glenburn Districts
The Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 1 district is the county's largest, enrolling 317 students, while Glenburn 26 serves 251. Both districts operate without charter school competition, focusing entirely on traditional public education.
Intimate Rural Classrooms
All schools in the county are rural, with an average size of 142 students per building. MLS-Mohall Elementary is the largest school with 173 students, while Glenburn High School serves the smallest cohort at 97 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Renville County
Reported Enrollment
568
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Renville County
MOHALL-LANSFORD-SHERWOOD 1
GLENBURN 26
4 Public Schools in Renville 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLS-MOHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MOHALL-LANSFORD-SHERWOOD 1 | Mohall, 58761Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 173 |
| GLENBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | GLENBURN 26 | Glenburn, 58740Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 154 |
| MLS-MOHALL HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MOHALL-LANSFORD-SHERWOOD 1 | Mohall, 58761Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 144 |
| GLENBURN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | GLENBURN 26 | Glenburn, 58740Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 97 |
MLS-MOHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MOHALL-LANSFORD-SHERWOOD 1
Mohall, 58761 / Rural: Remote
MLS-MOHALL HIGH SCHOOL
MOHALL-LANSFORD-SHERWOOD 1
Mohall, 58761 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,198
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Renville County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Renville County, North Dakota?
Renville County provides education for 568 students through four public schools split between two districts. The system is balanced with two elementary schools and two high schools serving the entire region.
How do schools in Renville County perform academically?
Students in Renville County achieve a 90.0% graduation rate, beating both the state and national averages. The county spends $9,198 per pupil, placing it just below the North Dakota state average of $9,385.
What are the major school districts in Renville County, North Dakota?
The Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 1 district is the county's largest, enrolling 317 students, while Glenburn 26 serves 251. Both districts operate without charter school competition, focusing entirely on traditional public education.
What is the school experience like in Renville County?
All schools in the county are rural, with an average size of 142 students per building. MLS-Mohall Elementary is the largest school with 173 students, while Glenburn High School serves the smallest cohort at 97 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.