Top Rankings
New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 349 students in New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
349 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 167 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
70%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.50
% American Indian
7%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
86%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,974 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,822 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,974
$17,517
Spending / Student
$13,822
$17,519
Best New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Rockford-sheyenne High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
437 1st Ave N
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
Gr: 6-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
437 1st Ave N
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District?
New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District manages 2 public schools serving 349 students.
What is the rank of New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District?
New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District is ranked #30 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District?
86% of New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District?
New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,822 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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