Sioux County Schools & Education
Sioux County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,627
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#30
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sioux County
Measured School Summary
Sioux County has midrange measured school signals (score: 52/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
With $14,627 per pupil, Sioux County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% below the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 9.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 56% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sioux 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
6 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #30 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
9.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$14,627
$5,242 above the state average
School coverage
6
3 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
Sioux County has 6 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 Sioux 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
Sioux 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
#30
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below 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.
SOLEN 3
Elementary and high visible
214 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
SELFRIDGE 8
Elementary and high visible
76 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
FT YATES 4
Middle school only in this slice
52 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
FT YATES 4 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 Sioux County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sioux 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 Sioux 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 Across Sioux County
Sioux County manages 342 students through six public schools spread across three districts. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and one specialized facility.
Focus on Solen and Fort Yates
Solen 3 is the largest district, enrolling 214 students, while Selfridge 8 and Fort Yates 4 manage smaller populations. The county has no charter schools, keeping all 342 students in traditional public settings.
Rural Diversity in Sioux
The county's schools are all rural, with an average enrollment of 57 students per campus. Cannon Ball Elementary is the largest school with 132 students, providing a sharp contrast to Selfridge Elementary's 34 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Sioux County
Reported Enrollment
342
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Sioux County
SOLEN 3
SELFRIDGE 8
FT YATES 4
6 Public Schools in Sioux 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANNON BALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | SOLEN 3 | Cannon Ball, 58528Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 132 |
| SOLEN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SOLEN 3 | Solen, 58570Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 82 |
| FORT YATES MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | FT YATES 4 | Fort Yates, 58538Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 44 |
| SELFRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SELFRIDGE 8 | Selfridge, 58568Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 42 |
| SELFRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | SELFRIDGE 8 | Selfridge, 58568Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 34 |
| FORT YATES PK SCHOOL | Record | FT YATES 4 | Fort Yates, 58538Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 8 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$14,627
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Sioux County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sioux County, North Dakota?
Sioux County manages 342 students through six public schools spread across three districts. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and one specialized facility.
What are the major school districts in Sioux County, North Dakota?
Solen 3 is the largest district, enrolling 214 students, while Selfridge 8 and Fort Yates 4 manage smaller populations. The county has no charter schools, keeping all 342 students in traditional public settings.
What is the school experience like in Sioux County?
The county's schools are all rural, with an average enrollment of 57 students per campus. Cannon Ball Elementary is the largest school with 132 students, providing a sharp contrast to Selfridge Elementary's 34 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.