Top Rankings
Carrington 49 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 588 students in Carrington 49 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Carrington 49 School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
588 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Carrington 49 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 169 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%

Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.48
# American Indian Students
12 Students
13,083 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,750 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
8,341 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
9 Students
6,529 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
535 Students
86,623 Students
% White Students
91%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
374 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
5,594 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
3,099
# Students in K Grade:
44
8,897
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
9,525
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
9,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
9,340
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
9,408
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
9,314
# Students in 6th Grade:
43
9,461
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
9,001
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
9,080
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
9,428
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
9,162
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
8,623
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
8,204
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,170 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,667 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$2,154 MM

Spending
$8 MM
$2,154 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,170
$17,615

Spending / Student
$13,667
$17,617

Best Carrington 49 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carrington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 3rd Ave S
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-2739
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-2739
Grades: PK-6
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Carrington High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 3rd Ave S
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-3136
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-3136
Grades: 7-12
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carrington 49 School District?
Carrington 49 School District manages 2 public schools serving 588 students.
What is the rank of Carrington 49 School District?
Carrington 49 School District is ranked #7 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carrington 49 School District?
91% of Carrington 49 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carrington 49 School District?
Carrington 49 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Carrington 49 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,667 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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