Hankinson 8 School District

415 1st Ave Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 244 students in Hankinson 8 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Hankinson 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (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 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

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

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hankinson 8 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 70% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#17 out of 167 school districts
(Top 20%)
49%
39%
55-59%
44%
60-69%
44%
70%
85%
(2022-23)
12.4%
20.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.50
% American Indian
5%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
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 $20,316 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,381 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,316
$17,517
Spending / Student
$19,381
$17,519

Best Hankinson 8 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hankinson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
415 1st Ave Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Gr: PK-6 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hankinson High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
415 1st Ave Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hankinson 8 School District?
Hankinson 8 School District manages 2 public schools serving 244 students.
What is the rank of Hankinson 8 School District?
Hankinson 8 School District is ranked #19 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hankinson 8 School District?
89% of Hankinson 8 School District students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 10:1, which is lower 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 $19,381 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 70% (Top 20% in ND)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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