Top Rankings
Hankinson 8 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 243 students in Hankinson 8 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Hankinson 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (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 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
243 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hankinson 8 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 169 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.48
% American Indian
6%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
89%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,399 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,461 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,399
$17,615
Spending / Student
$19,461
$17,617
Best Hankinson 8 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hankinson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
415 1st Ave Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Grades: PK-6
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Hankinson High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 1st Ave Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Grades: 7-12
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hankinson 8 School District?
Hankinson 8 School District manages 2 public schools serving 243 students.
What is the rank of Hankinson 8 School District?
Hankinson 8 School District is ranked #10 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (top 10%) 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hankinson 8 School District?
89% of Hankinson 8 School District students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hankinson 8 School District?
Hankinson 8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Hankinson 8 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,461 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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