Best Schools in Richland County, ND
Richland County, ND has 23 public schools (9 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 4,452 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Richland County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Richland County, ND
The top high schools in Richland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kindred High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kindred 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students
2. Richland Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 44 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 113 Students
3. Enderlin Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Enderlin Area 24 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 143 Students
4. Wyndmere High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyndmere 42 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 113 Students
5. Wahpeton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wahpeton 37 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 388 Students
6. Hankinson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hankinson 8 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 106 Students
7. Lidgerwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lidgerwood 28 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 85 Students
8. Sundale Colony High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milnor 2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 13 Students
9. Fairmount High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairmount 18 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 49 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richland County, ND
The top middle schools in Richland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wahpeton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wahpeton 37 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 267 Students
2. Heritage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fargo 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
3. Circle Of Nations
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Circle Of Nations • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 116 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richland County, ND
The top elementary schools in Richland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kindred Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kindred 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students
2. Richland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 44 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 173 Students
3. Enderlin Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Enderlin Area 24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 155 Students
4. Sundale Colony Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milnor 2 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 34 Students
5. Hankinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hankinson 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 131 Students
6. Wyndmere Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyndmere 42 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 152 Students
7. Wahpeton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wahpeton 37 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 436 Students
8. Fairmount Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairmount 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 55 Students
9. Lidgerwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lidgerwood 28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 99 Students
10. Zimmerman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wahpeton 37 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 110 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Richland County, ND
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Richland County, ND has a total population of 16,529 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Richland 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 Richland County, ND.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richland County, ND.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richland 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 Richland County, ND Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Richland County, ND
How many schools are in Richland County, ND?
Richland County, ND has 23 public schools: 9 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 4,452 students in total.
How do schools in Richland County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Richland County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Richland County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richland 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.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Richland County
7 places in Richland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Wahpeton (4)
- Fairmount (2)
- Hankinson (2)
- Lidgerwood (2)
- Wyndmere (2)
- Abercrombie (1)
- Colfax (1)
School districts (1)
- Wahpeton 37 (4 schools)