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Cavalier County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Cavalier County operates 4 public K-12 schools inside North Dakota, with combined enrollment of approximately 533 (about 133 students per school). By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Cavalier County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
533
+39 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 94%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
533
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,531
Below North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
22.5%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
2
322 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
211 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LANGDON AREA 23
440 students · 2 districts in Cavalier County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Cavalier County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.0%
civilian labor
Median age
48
21.9% under 18

Test scores in Cavalier County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.

See all 3 schools in Cavalier County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LANGDON AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLangdonElementaryPK-06259·
LANGDON AREA HIGH SCHOOLLangdonHigh07-12181·
MUNICH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMunichElementaryPK-0863·
MUNICH HIGH SCHOOLMunichHigh09-1230·

Cities in Cavalier County

Langdon2 schoolsMunich2 schools

About Cavalier County

Cavalier County is a compact county of about 3,633 residents in North Dakota. Its public-school system instructs approximately 533 students across 4 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $69,531 a year, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 5% below the North Dakota median.

In terms of grade levels, Cavalier County is made up of 2 elementary schools (322 students), and 2 high schools (211).

LANGDON AREA 23 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 440 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Cavalier County has rose 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 494 students to 533. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 94% to 91% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Cavalier County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Cavalier County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Cavalier County, North Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 533.
How many high schools are in Cavalier County?
Cavalier County, North Dakota has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 211 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cavalier County?
Cavalier County, North Dakota has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 322 students.
What is the largest school district in Cavalier County?
LANGDON AREA 23 is the largest school district in Cavalier County, serving approximately 440 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Cavalier County?
Cavalier County, North Dakota has a population of approximately 3,633, with a median age of 48. About 21.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Cavalier County?
Median household income in Cavalier County is $69,531, below the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Cavalier County?
Approximately 22.1% of adults 25 and older in Cavalier County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Cavalier County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 22.5% of students in Cavalier County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the North Dakota county average of 33.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cavalier County schools?
Across Cavalier County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Cavalier County?
Cavalier County residents are approximately 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data