Top Rankings
Langdon Area 23 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 440 students in Langdon Area 23 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Langdon Area 23 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
440 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Langdon Area 23 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
70%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.7%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.50
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,714 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,409 is less than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,384 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$2,451 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,714
$19,402
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,409
$19,941
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Langdon Area 23 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Langdon Area Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
721 11th Ave
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-3270
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-3270
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Langdon Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 14th Ave
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-5291
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-5291
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Langdon Area 23 School District?
Langdon Area 23 School District manages 2 public schools serving 440 students.
What is the rank of Langdon Area 23 School District?
Langdon Area 23 School District is ranked #97 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Langdon Area 23 School District?
91% of Langdon Area 23 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Langdon Area 23 School District?
Langdon Area 23 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Langdon Area 23 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,409 is less than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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