Top Rankings
Northern Cass 97 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 724 students in Northern Cass 97 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Northern Cass 97 School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and 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
3 Schools
531 Schools
# Students
724 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northern Cass 97 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 167 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
85%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)5.3%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.50
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% White
98%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,318 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 $15,546 is less than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,384 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$2,451 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,318
$19,402
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,546
$19,941
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Best Northern Cass 97 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Cass Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16021 18th St Se
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Northern Cass Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16021 18th St Se
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Northern Cass High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16021 18th St Se
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern Cass 97 School District?
Northern Cass 97 School District manages 3 public schools serving 724 students.
What is the rank of Northern Cass 97 School District?
Northern Cass 97 School District is ranked #15 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Cass 97 School District?
98% of Northern Cass 97 School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Cass 97 School District?
Northern Cass 97 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Northern Cass 97 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,546 is less than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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