North Sargent 3 School District

16 1st St Sw
Gwinner, ND 58040
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 190 students in North Sargent 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in North Sargent 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), 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
190 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

District Rank

North Sargent 3 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#135 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of North Sargent 3  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Sargent 3  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.
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Sargent 3  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.
40-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Sargent 3  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.
≥80%
85%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of North Sargent 3  School District and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.48
# American Indian Students
3 Students
13,083 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,750 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
8,341 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
13 Students
6,529 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
165 Students
86,623 Students
% White Students
87%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
374 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
5,594 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
15
3,099
# Students in K Grade:
9
8,897
# Students in 1st Grade:
9
9,525
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
9,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
9,340
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
9,408
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
9,314
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
9,461
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
9,001
# Students in 8th Grade:
19
9,080
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
9,428
# Students in 10th Grade:
14
9,162
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
8,623
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
8,204
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,953 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,953 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart displays total revenue of North Sargent 3  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
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart displays total spending of North Sargent 3  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
$20,953
$17,615
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in North Sargent 3  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
$19,953
$17,617
This chart displays average spending per public school student in North Sargent 3  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 North Sargent 3 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Sargent High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16 1st St Sw
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
North Sargent Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16 1st St Sw
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Grades: PK-8
| 127 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Sargent 3 School District?
North Sargent 3 School District manages 2 public schools serving 190 students.
What is the rank of North Sargent 3 School District?
North Sargent 3 School District is ranked #143 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in North Sargent 3 School District?
87% of North Sargent 3 School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Sargent 3 School District?
North Sargent 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is North Sargent 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,953 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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