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Hillsboro 9 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 493 students in Hillsboro 9 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Hillsboro 9 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
3 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
493 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Hillsboro 9 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 169 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%

Graduation Rate
80-89%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.48
# American Indian Students
7 Students
13,083 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,750 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
8,341 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
6 Students
6,529 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
437 Students
86,623 Students
% White Students
89%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
374 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
5,594 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
9
3,099
# Students in K Grade:
25
8,897
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
9,525
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
9,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
9,340
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
9,408
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
9,314
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
9,461
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
9,001
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
9,080
# Students in 9th Grade:
48
9,428
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
9,162
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
8,623
# Students in 12th Grade:
39
8,204
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,247 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,081 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,154 MM

Spending
$7 MM
$2,154 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,247
$17,615

Spending / Student
$14,081
$17,617

Best Hillsboro 9 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spruce Lane Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15750 6th St Se
Blanchard, ND 58009
(701) 636-2191
Blanchard, ND 58009
(701) 636-2191
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
128 4th St Se
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4711
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4711
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12 4th St Ne
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4360
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4360
Grades: 7-12
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsboro 9 School District?
Hillsboro 9 School District manages 3 public schools serving 493 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro 9 School District?
Hillsboro 9 School District is ranked #73 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro 9 School District?
89% of Hillsboro 9 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsboro 9 School District?
Hillsboro 9 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Hillsboro 9 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,081 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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