Traill County Schools & Education
Traill County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,509
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#17
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Traill County
Measured School Summary
Traill County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.7%.
Funding Context
At $7,509 per pupil, Traill County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% above the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Traill 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
10 public schools and 4 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
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #17 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
91.7%
6.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,509
$1,876 below the state average
School coverage
10
4 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
Traill County has 10 public schools across 4 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 Traill 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
Traill 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
#17
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
MAY-PORT CG 14
Elementary to high school visible
508 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
HILLSBORO 9
Elementary and high visible
507 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
CENTRAL VALLEY 3
Elementary and high visible
211 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
HATTON EIELSON 7
Elementary and high visible
178 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
HILLSBORO 9 is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Traill County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Traill County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Traill 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 Small-Scale Rural Education Infrastructure
Traill County supports 1,404 students across 10 public schools, including five elementary and four high schools. These students are served by four distinct school districts that maintain a tight-knit educational community.
May-Port CG and Hillsboro Lead the Way
The May-Port CG 14 and Hillsboro 9 districts are the largest, serving 508 and 507 students respectively. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional public institutions.
Intimate Rural Learning Environments
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating an average school size of just 140 students. Facilities range from Peter Boe Jr. Elementary with 262 students to smaller primary schools like Central Valley Elementary.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Traill County
Reported Enrollment
1,404
10 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Traill County
MAY-PORT CG 14
HILLSBORO 9
CENTRAL VALLEY 3
HATTON EIELSON 7
10 Public Schools in Traill 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER BOE JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MAY-PORT CG 14 | Mayville, 58257Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 262 |
| HILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HILLSBORO 9 | Hillsboro, 58045Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 261 |
| HILLSBORO HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HILLSBORO 9 | Hillsboro, 58045Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 241 |
| MAY-PORT CG HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MAY-PORT CG 14 | Mayville, 58257Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 132 |
| CENTRAL VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CENTRAL VALLEY 3 | Buxton, 58218Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 126 |
| MAY-PORT CG MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | MAY-PORT CG 14 | Mayville, 58257Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 114 |
| HATTON EIELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HATTON EIELSON 7 | Hatton, 58240Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 89 |
| HATTON EIELSON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HATTON EIELSON 7 | Hatton, 58240Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 89 |
| CENTRAL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CENTRAL VALLEY 3 | Buxton, 58218Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 85 |
| SPRUCE LANE COLONY SCHOOL | Record | HILLSBORO 9 | Blanchard, 58009Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 5 |
PETER BOE JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAY-PORT CG 14
Mayville, 58257 / Rural: Remote
CENTRAL VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CENTRAL VALLEY 3
Buxton, 58218 / Rural: Distant
HATTON EIELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HATTON EIELSON 7
Hatton, 58240 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,509
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Traill County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Traill County, North Dakota?
Traill County supports 1,404 students across 10 public schools, including five elementary and four high schools. These students are served by four distinct school districts that maintain a tight-knit educational community.
What are the major school districts in Traill County, North Dakota?
The May-Port CG 14 and Hillsboro 9 districts are the largest, serving 508 and 507 students respectively. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Traill County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating an average school size of just 140 students. Facilities range from Peter Boe Jr. Elementary with 262 students to smaller primary schools like Central Valley Elementary.
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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.