Slope County Schools & Education
Slope County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
—
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
N/A
National avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,760
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#53
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Slope County
Measured School Summary
Slope County has a below-average school score of 31/100. Graduation rate data is not available.
Funding Context
At $6,760 per pupil, Slope County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 42% below the North Dakota average, while per-pupil spending is 28% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Slope 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
1 public school and 1 district 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
31/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #53 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
Not reported
Graduation-rate comparison is unavailable for this county.
Funding context
$6,760
$2,625 below the state average
School coverage
1
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Slope County has 1 public school across 1 district, 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 Slope 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
Slope 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
#53
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 23 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
2 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.
MARMARTH 12
Elementary school only in this slice
22 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
MARMARTH 12 is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. 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 Slope County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Slope 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.
A Single Hub for Slope County
Slope County features one of the most streamlined systems in the state, consisting of a single elementary school. This lone facility serves just 22 students under the management of one school district.
The Marmarth 12 District
Marmarth 12 is the sole district in the county, dedicated entirely to its 22 elementary students. There are no charter schools, and older students typically seek secondary education in neighboring counties.
Unmatched Individual Attention
Marmarth Elementary School is the only campus in this rural county, serving 22 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. This provides a unique, family-like environment that is rare in modern education.
School Overview
Total Schools
1
in Slope County
Reported Enrollment
22
1 school reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Slope County
MARMARTH 12
1 Public School in Slope 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 1 of 1 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARMARTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MARMARTH 12 | Marmarth, 58643Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 22 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,760
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Slope County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Slope County, North Dakota?
Slope County features one of the most streamlined systems in the state, consisting of a single elementary school. This lone facility serves just 22 students under the management of one school district.
What are the major school districts in Slope County, North Dakota?
Marmarth 12 is the sole district in the county, dedicated entirely to its 22 elementary students. There are no charter schools, and older students typically seek secondary education in neighboring counties.
What is the school experience like in Slope County?
Marmarth Elementary School is the only campus in this rural county, serving 22 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. This provides a unique, family-like environment that is rare in modern education.
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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.