For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 288 students in Griggs County Central 18 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Griggs County Central 18 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
288 Students
122,900 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,589 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Griggs County Central 18 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.7%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.50
% American Indian
8%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
89%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,003 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,528. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,222 is higher than the state median of $17,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,003
$17,528
Spending / Student
$18,222
$17,530
Best Griggs County Central 18 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Griggs County Central High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1207 Foster Ave Ne
Cooperstown, ND 58425
(701) 797-3114
Cooperstown, ND 58425
(701) 797-3114
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Griggs County Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1207 Foster Ave Ne
Cooperstown, ND 58425
(701) 797-3114
Cooperstown, ND 58425
(701) 797-3114
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Griggs County Central 18 School District?
Griggs County Central 18 School District manages 2 public schools serving 288 students.
What is the rank of Griggs County Central 18 School District?
Griggs County Central 18 School District is ranked #151 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Griggs County Central 18 School District?
89% of Griggs County Central 18 School District students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Griggs County Central 18 School District?
Griggs County Central 18 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Griggs County Central 18 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,222 is higher than the state median of $17,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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