For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 743 students in Dunn County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Dunn County, ND are Killdeer Elementary School, Twin Buttes Elementary School and Killdeer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunn County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Dunn County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dunn County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Killdeer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 High St Nw
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Grades: PK-6
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Twin Buttes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7997 7a St Nw
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Grades: PK-8
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
Killdeer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 High Street Nw
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Grades: 7-12
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
Twin Buttes Day School
Magnet School
7997 7a St Nw
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Grades: K-8
| 41 students
Dunn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 98
Dodge, ND 58625
(701) 846-7300
Dodge, ND 58625
(701) 846-7300
Grades: K-6
| 19 students
30 4th St S
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4391
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4391
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
30 4th Street South
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4391
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4391
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dunn County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Dunn County, ND include Killdeer Elementary School, Twin Buttes Elementary School and Killdeer High School.
How many public schools are located in Dunn County?
4 public schools are located in Dunn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunn County?
Dunn County public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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