| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby Public School District 5 | Balta | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 607 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Pierce County compares
It enrolls 607 students across 2 schools. Its rating of 9/10 is above the North Dakota average of 5.7/10.
School Districts in Pierce County, North Dakota
Pierce County has 1 public school district covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Pierce County is Rugby Public School District 5 (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in North Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Pierce County, ND?
1 school district serves zip codes in Pierce County, ND. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Pierce County, ND?
Of the districts serving Pierce County, Rugby Public School District 5 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 85th percentile among North Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Dakota only, never across state lines.