Best Schools in Nelson County, ND
Nelson County, ND has 12 public schools (6 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 1,429 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Nelson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nelson County, ND
The top high schools in Nelson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakota High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakota 66 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 67 Students
2. Midkota High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midkota 7 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 84 Students
3. Dakota Prairie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dakota Prairie 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 127 Students
4. Northwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwood 129 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 144 Students
5. Larimore High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Larimore 44 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students
6. Fordville-lankin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fordville-lankin 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 14 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nelson County, ND
The top elementary schools in Nelson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Midkota Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midkota 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 92 Students
2. Northwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwood 129 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 190 Students
3. Dakota Prairie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dakota Prairie 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 168 Students
4. Larimore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Larimore 44 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students
5. Lakota Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakota 66 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 117 Students
6. Fordville-lankin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fordville-lankin 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 36 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nelson County, ND
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nelson County, ND has a total population of 3,015 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nelson County, ND
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nelson County, ND.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nelson County, ND.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nelson County, ND.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Nelson County, ND Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nelson County, ND
How many schools are in Nelson County, ND?
Nelson County, ND has 12 public schools: 6 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 1,429 students in total.
How do schools in Nelson County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Nelson County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Nelson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nelson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Nelson County, ND
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Nelson County
3 places in Nelson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Lakota (2)
- Mcville (1)
- Petersburg (1)