Top Rankings
Billings Co 1 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 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 105 students in Billings Co 1 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 Billings Co 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
105 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Billings Co 1 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.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 169 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
90%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,686 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 $28,657 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,686
$17,615
Spending / Student
$28,657
$17,617
Best Billings Co 1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Demores Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 Broadway
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 623-4868
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 623-4868
Grades: PK-8
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12793 20th St
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 575-4773
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 575-4773
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Billings Co 1 School District?
Billings Co 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 105 students.
What is the rank of Billings Co 1 School District?
Billings Co 1 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 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Billings Co 1 School District?
90% of Billings Co 1 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Billings Co 1 School District?
Billings Co 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Billings Co 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,657 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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