| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Public School District 44 | Abercrombie | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 286 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Hankinson Public School District 8 | Hankinson | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 237 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wyndmere Public School District 42 | Barney | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 266 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Wahpeton Public School District 37 | Mooreton | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 1,201 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Lidgerwood Public School District 28 | Lidgerwood | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 184 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fairmount Public School District 18 | Fairmount | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 104 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Richland County compares
Together they enroll 2,278 students across 14 schools. The largest is Wahpeton Public School District 37 with 1,201 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the North Dakota average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Richland County, North Dakota
Richland County has 6 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Richland County is Richland Public School District 44 (10/10). 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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