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Renville County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

GLENBURN 26

Elementary and high visible

251 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

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

Elementary2
Middle0
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Renville County

MOHALL-LANSFORD-SHERWOOD 1

2 schools
317 students

GLENBURN 26

2 schools
251 students

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 data

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

MLS-MOHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MOHALL-LANSFORD-SHERWOOD 1

Mohall, 58761 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary173 students

GLENBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GLENBURN 26

Glenburn, 58740 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary154 students

MLS-MOHALL HIGH SCHOOL

MOHALL-LANSFORD-SHERWOOD 1

Mohall, 58761 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High144 students

GLENBURN HIGH SCHOOL

GLENBURN 26

Glenburn, 58740 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High97 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,198

State avg $9,385

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which North Dakota counties have the highest graduation rates?
Mercer County (95.0%), Pierce County (95.0%), and Dickey County (93.4%) currently lead North Dakota among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in North Dakota?
Across North Dakota counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,385. The highest current county values are Steele County ($16,783), Sioux County ($14,627), and Burke County ($12,732). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Renville County?
Renville County has a school score of 66/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Renville County?
The high school graduation rate in Renville County is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Renville County spend per student?
Renville County spends $9,198 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.