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North Sargent 3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 195 students in North Sargent 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in North Sargent 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), 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
195 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Sargent 3 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
#138 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.4%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.50
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
85%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,415 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,441 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,415
$17,517
Spending / Student
$19,441
$17,519
Best North Sargent 3 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Sargent High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 1st St Sw
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
North Sargent Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 1st St Sw
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Sargent 3 School District?
North Sargent 3 School District manages 2 public schools serving 195 students.
What is the rank of North Sargent 3 School District?
North Sargent 3 School District is ranked #144 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Sargent 3 School District?
85% of North Sargent 3 School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Sargent 3 School District?
North Sargent 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is North Sargent 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,441 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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