For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 443 students in Nesson 2 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 Nesson 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
443 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nesson 2 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 increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.7%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.50
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,167 is higher than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,415 is less than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 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
$24,167
$19,402
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,415
$19,941
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Nesson 2 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ray Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
224 2nd Ave W
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Ray High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 2nd Ave W
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nesson 2 School District?
Nesson 2 School District manages 2 public schools serving 443 students.
What is the rank of Nesson 2 School District?
Nesson 2 School District is ranked #89 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 Nesson 2 School District?
85% of Nesson 2 School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nesson 2 School District?
Nesson 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Nesson 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,415 is less than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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