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Dunn County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Parents in Dunn County researching K-12 options have 4 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 701 (3 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Dunn County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
701
+157 (+29%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
3 districts
Enrollment
701
NCES CCD
Median income
$97,689
Above North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
30.8%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
3
438 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
263 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
KILLDEER 16
607 students · 3 districts in Dunn County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Dunn 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
80%
Hispanic
5%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
10%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
63%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
24%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
25.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
40
26.1% under 18

Test scores in Dunn County

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

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. KILLDEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 43.0%

See all 1 schools in Dunn County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
KILLDEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKilldeerElementaryPK-06344·
KILLDEER HIGH SCHOOLKilldeerHigh07-12263·
TWIN BUTTES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHallidayElementaryKG-0855·
Twin Buttes Day SchoolHallildayElementaryKG-0839·

Cities in Dunn County

Killdeer2 schoolsHalliday1 schoolHallilday1 school

About Dunn County

Across the compact North Dakota county of Dunn County of about 4,040 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 701 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $97,689, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 3%. That income level is 33% meaningfully above the North Dakota median.

On the school-mix side, Dunn County consists of 3 elementary schools (438 students), and 1 high school (263).

The largest single district in Dunn County is KILLDEER 16, which alone enrolls about 607 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 701 students, climbed 29% from the 544 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 3 to 4 across the same 7-year window.

On allk12, the community for Dunn County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Dunn County?
Dunn County, North Dakota has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 701 students.
How many high schools are in Dunn County?
Dunn County, North Dakota has 1 public high school, serving approximately 263 students.
How many elementary schools are in Dunn County?
Dunn County, North Dakota has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 438 students.
What is the largest school district in Dunn County?
KILLDEER 16 is the largest school district in Dunn County, serving approximately 607 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Dunn County?
Dunn County, North Dakota has a population of approximately 4,040, with a median age of 40. About 26.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Dunn County?
Median household income in Dunn County is $97,689, above the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 3.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dunn County?
Approximately 25.2% of adults 25 and older in Dunn County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Dunn County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 30.8% of students in Dunn 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 Dunn County schools?
Across Dunn County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Dunn County?
Dunn County residents are approximately 80% White, 5% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data