For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 291 students in Kenmare 28 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Kenmare 28 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
291 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kenmare 28 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
#113 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.3%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.50
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2001–2015. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
93%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,570 is higher than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,079 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,384 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$2,451 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,570
$19,402
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,079
$19,941
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Kenmare 28 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenmare High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 7th Ave Ne
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4996
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4996
Gr: 6-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Kenmare Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
623 N Central Ave
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4688
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4688
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kenmare 28 School District?
Kenmare 28 School District manages 2 public schools serving 291 students.
What is the rank of Kenmare 28 School District?
Kenmare 28 School District is ranked #118 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 Kenmare 28 School District?
93% of Kenmare 28 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kenmare 28 School District?
Kenmare 28 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Kenmare 28 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,079 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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