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Divide County

North Dakota · Public K-12

On the public-school side, Divide County (North Dakota) totals 2 K-12 campuses and roughly 382 students. Median household income is around $91,852. That works out to 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Divide County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
382
+10 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 90%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
382
NCES CCD
Median income
$91,852
Above North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
25.9%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
1
221 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
161 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
DIVIDE COUNTY 1
382 students · 1 district in Divide County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Divide 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
90%
Hispanic
4%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
86%
Hispanic
7%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
50
19.3% under 18

Test scores in Divide County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. DIVIDE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 31.0%

See all 1 schools in Divide County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
DIVIDE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCrosbyElementaryPK-06221·
DIVIDE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLCrosbyHigh07-12161·

Cities in Divide County

Crosby2 schools

About Divide County

Divide County is a rural-scale North Dakota county of about 2,167 residents, home to 2 public schools and roughly 382 students.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $91,852, about 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 26% higher than the North Dakota median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Divide County spans 1 elementary school (221 students), and 1 high school (161).

DIVIDE COUNTY 1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 382 students across Divide County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 3%: 372 students in SY 2017-18 versus 382 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 90% to 86% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Divide County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Divide County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Divide County, North Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 382.
How many high schools are in Divide County?
Divide County, North Dakota has 1 public high school, serving approximately 161 students.
How many elementary schools are in Divide County?
Divide County, North Dakota has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 221 students.
What is the largest school district in Divide County?
DIVIDE COUNTY 1 is the largest school district in Divide County, serving approximately 382 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Divide County?
Divide County has roughly 2,167 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Divide County?
Median household income in Divide County is $91,852, above the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Divide County?
Approximately 26.7% of adults 25 and older in Divide County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Divide County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 25.9% of students in Divide 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 Divide County schools?
Across Divide County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Divide County?
Divide County residents are approximately 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 10% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data