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Finley-Sharon 19 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 101 students in Finley-Sharon 19 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Finley-Sharon 19 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
531 Schools
# Students
101 Students
122,900 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
10,589 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Finley-Sharon 19 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.7%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.50
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
88%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,842 is higher than the state median of $17,528. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,119 is higher than the state median of $17,530. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,842
$17,528
Spending / Student
$27,119
$17,530
Best Finley-Sharon 19 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Finley-sharon Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 3rd St
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Finley-sharon High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 3rd St
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Finley-Sharon 19 School District?
Finley-Sharon 19 School District manages 2 public schools serving 101 students.
What is the rank of Finley-Sharon 19 School District?
Finley-Sharon 19 School District is ranked #69 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Finley-Sharon 19 School District?
88% of Finley-Sharon 19 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Finley-Sharon 19 School District?
Finley-Sharon 19 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Finley-Sharon 19 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,119 is higher than the state median of $17,530. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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