Steele County Schools & Education
Steele 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
$16,783
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#26
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Steele County
Measured School Summary
Steele 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 $16,783 per pupil, Steele County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% below the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 9.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 79% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Steele 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
3 public schools 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #26 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
9.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$16,783
$7,398 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district 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
Steele County has 3 public schools 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 Steele 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
Steele 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
#26
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.
FINLEY-SHARON 19
Elementary and high visible
90 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
FINLEY-SHARON 19 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 Steele 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 Steele 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.
Streamlined Schools in Steele County
Steele County provides education to 149 students through three public schools. The infrastructure includes one elementary school and two high schools, ensuring residents have access to local secondary education.
Finley-Sharon District Focus
The Finley-Sharon 19 district is the primary provider, operating two of the county's three schools for 90 students. No charter schools are available, as the county maintains a traditional public school focus.
Quiet Rural Classrooms
Every school in the county is rural, and the average school size is a compact 50 students. Hope Page High School is the largest campus with 59 students, while Finley-Sharon's elementary and high schools each serve 45.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Steele County
Reported Enrollment
149
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Steele County
FINLEY-SHARON 19
3 Public Schools in Steele 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE PAGE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HOPE-PAGE 85 | Hope, 58046Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 59 |
| FINLEY-SHARON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | FINLEY-SHARON 19 | Finley, 58230Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 45 |
| FINLEY-SHARON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | FINLEY-SHARON 19 | Finley, 58230Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 45 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$16,783
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Steele County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Steele County, North Dakota?
Steele County provides education to 149 students through three public schools. The infrastructure includes one elementary school and two high schools, ensuring residents have access to local secondary education.
What are the major school districts in Steele County, North Dakota?
The Finley-Sharon 19 district is the primary provider, operating two of the county's three schools for 90 students. No charter schools are available, as the county maintains a traditional public school focus.
What is the school experience like in Steele County?
Every school in the county is rural, and the average school size is a compact 50 students. Hope Page High School is the largest campus with 59 students, while Finley-Sharon's elementary and high schools each serve 45.
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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.