Linton 36 School District

101 Ne 3rd St
Linton, ND 58552
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Linton 36 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 246 students in Linton 36 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 Linton 36 School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
246 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Linton 36 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#4 out of 169 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Linton 36  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Linton 36  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Linton 36  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Linton 36  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
85%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Linton 36  School District and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
13,083 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,750 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
8,341 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,529 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
231 Students
86,623 Students
% White Students
94%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
374 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
5,594 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
14
3,099
# Students in K Grade:
15
8,897
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
9,525
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16
9,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
9,340
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
9,408
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
9,314
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
9,461
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
9,001
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
9,080
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
9,428
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
9,162
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
8,623
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
8,204
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,252 is higher 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 $18,167 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Linton 36  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart displays total spending of Linton 36  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,252
$17,615
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Linton 36  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,167
$17,617
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Linton 36  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Linton 36 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 Ne 3rd St
Linton, ND 58552
(701) 254-4138
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Linton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Ne 3rd St
Linton, ND 58552
(701) 254-4138
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Linton 36 School District?
Linton 36 School District manages 2 public schools serving 246 students.
What is the rank of Linton 36 School District?
Linton 36 School District is ranked #6 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Linton 36 School District?
94% of Linton 36 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Linton 36 School District?
Linton 36 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Linton 36 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,167 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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