Divide County 1 School District

106 1st St Ne
Crosby, ND 58730
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Divide County 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 382 students in Divide County 1 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 Divide County 1 School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
382 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Divide County 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#135 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
39%
35-39%
44%
45-49%
44%
85%
85%
(2022-23)
19.9%
20.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.50
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
86%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,050 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,338 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,050
$17,517
Spending / Student
$19,338
$17,519

Best Divide County 1 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Divide County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 2nd St Ne
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 4th Ave Se
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6392
Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Divide County 1 School District?
Divide County 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 382 students.
What is the rank of Divide County 1 School District?
Divide County 1 School District is ranked #133 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Divide County 1 School District?
86% of Divide County 1 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Divide County 1 School District?
Divide County 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Divide County 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,338 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 85% (Top 5% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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