For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 337 students in Richardton-Taylor 34 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Richardton-Taylor 34 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
3 Schools
531 Schools
# Students
337 Students
122,900 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
10,589 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richardton-Taylor 34 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
#91 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.8%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.50
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
89%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,902 is higher than the state median of $17,528. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,825 is higher than the state median of $17,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,902
$17,528
Spending / Student
$17,825
$17,530
Best Richardton-Taylor 34 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylor-richardton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 Ertel Ave
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Gr: PK-4 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Richardton-taylor Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Gr: 5-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Richardton-taylor High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richardton-Taylor 34 School District?
Richardton-Taylor 34 School District manages 3 public schools serving 337 students.
What is the rank of Richardton-Taylor 34 School District?
Richardton-Taylor 34 School District is ranked #105 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 Richardton-Taylor 34 School District?
89% of Richardton-Taylor 34 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richardton-Taylor 34 School District?
Richardton-Taylor 34 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Richardton-Taylor 34 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,825 is higher than the state median of $17,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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