Richland County Public Schools
Richland County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
14
public schools
Total Enrollment
2,277
students
School Districts
6
districts
How to use the Richland County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Dakota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Richland County has 6 district entries. WAHPETON 37 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 4 schools.
School records are spread across 7 listed communities. Wahpeton has the most listed schools, with 4 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Richland County
Reported Enrollment
2,277
14 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Richland County
WAHPETON 37
RICHLAND 44
WYNDMERE 42
HANKINSON 8
LIDGERWOOD 28
FAIRMOUNT 18
14 Public Schools in Richland 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAHPETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | WAHPETON 37 | Wahpeton, 58074Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 436 |
| WAHPETON HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | WAHPETON 37 | Wahpeton, 58074Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 388 |
| WAHPETON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | WAHPETON 37 | Wahpeton, 58074Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 267 |
| RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | RICHLAND 44 | Abercrombie, 58001Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 173 |
| WYNDMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | WYNDMERE 42 | Wyndmere, 58081Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 152 |
| HANKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HANKINSON 8 | Hankinson, 58041Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 131 |
| RICHLAND JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | RICHLAND 44 | Colfax, 58018Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 113 |
| WYNDMERE HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | WYNDMERE 42 | Wyndmere, 58081Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 113 |
| ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | WAHPETON 37 | Wahpeton, 58074Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 110 |
| HANKINSON HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | HANKINSON 8 | Hankinson, 58041Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 106 |
| LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | LIDGERWOOD 28 | Lidgerwood, 58053Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 99 |
| LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | LIDGERWOOD 28 | Lidgerwood, 58053Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 85 |
| FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | FAIRMOUNT 18 | Fairmount, 58030Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 55 |
| FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | FAIRMOUNT 18 | Fairmount, 58030Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 49 |
WAHPETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WAHPETON 37
Wahpeton, 58074 / Town: Distant
WAHPETON HIGH SCHOOL
WAHPETON 37
Wahpeton, 58074 / Town: Distant
WAHPETON MIDDLE SCHOOL
WAHPETON 37
Wahpeton, 58074 / Town: Distant
RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RICHLAND 44
Abercrombie, 58001 / Rural: Distant
WYNDMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WYNDMERE 42
Wyndmere, 58081 / Rural: Remote
HANKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HANKINSON 8
Hankinson, 58041 / Rural: Remote
RICHLAND JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
RICHLAND 44
Colfax, 58018 / Rural: Distant
WYNDMERE HIGH SCHOOL
WYNDMERE 42
Wyndmere, 58081 / Rural: Remote
ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WAHPETON 37
Wahpeton, 58074 / Town: Distant
HANKINSON HIGH SCHOOL
HANKINSON 8
Hankinson, 58041 / Rural: Remote
LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LIDGERWOOD 28
Lidgerwood, 58053 / Rural: Remote
LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
LIDGERWOOD 28
Lidgerwood, 58053 / Rural: Remote
FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FAIRMOUNT 18
Fairmount, 58030 / Rural: Remote
FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL
FAIRMOUNT 18
Fairmount, 58030 / Rural: Remote
Richland County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Richland County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Dakota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Richland County public school directory?
The directory lists 14 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Richland County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Richland County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Richland County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Richland County?
Start with the 6 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
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.