| 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 5.7/10. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Richland County, ND?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Richland County, ND. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Richland County, ND?
Of the districts serving Richland County, Richland Public School District 44 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th 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.