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Eddy County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Across all districts in Eddy County, public schools number 2 and enroll approximately 349 K-12 students (1 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Eddy County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
349
+38 (+12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 88%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
349
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,850
Below North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
31.2%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
1
188 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
161 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 2
349 students · 1 district in Eddy County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Eddy 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
5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
4%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
7%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
30.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
48
20.9% under 18

Test scores in Eddy County

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

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 30.0%

See all 1 schools in Eddy County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNew RockfordElementaryPK-05188·
NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE HIGH SCHOOLNew RockfordHigh06-12161·

Cities in Eddy County

New Rockford2 schools

About Eddy County

In North Dakota, Eddy County is a sparse county of about 2,307 residents. 2 public schools across the county educates about 349 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $50,850, roughly 31% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%. That income level is 31% lower than the North Dakota median.

For a sense of the school types, Eddy County comprises 1 elementary school (188 students), and 1 high school (161).

NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 2 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 349 students across Eddy County.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 349 students, grew 12% from the 311 reported in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Eddy 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 Eddy County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Eddy County, North Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 349.
How many high schools are in Eddy County?
Eddy County, North Dakota has 1 public high school, serving approximately 161 students.
How many elementary schools are in Eddy County?
Eddy County, North Dakota has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 188 students.
What is the largest school district in Eddy County?
NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 2 is the largest school district in Eddy County, serving approximately 349 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Eddy County?
Eddy County, North Dakota has a population of approximately 2,307, with a median age of 48. About 20.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Eddy County?
Median household income in Eddy County is $50,850, below the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 12.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Eddy County?
Approximately 30.5% of adults 25 and older in Eddy County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Eddy County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 31.2% of students in Eddy 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 Eddy County schools?
Across Eddy County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Eddy County?
Eddy County residents are approximately 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data