For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 365 students in Divide County, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Divide County, ND are Divide County Elementary School and Divide County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Divide County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Divide County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Divide County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Divide County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd St Ne
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6324
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6324
Gr: PK-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Divide County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 4th Ave Se
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6392
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6392
Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Divide County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Divide County, ND include Divide County Elementary School and Divide County High School.
How many public schools are located in Divide County?
2 public schools are located in Divide County.
What is the racial composition of students in Divide County?
Divide County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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