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Emmons County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Emmons County runs 7 public K-12 schools inside North Dakota, with the county population around 3,254. The mix is 3 elementary and 3 high.

7-year change in Emmons County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
496
-28 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 98%
% Hispanic
3%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,254
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
4 districts
Enrollment
496
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,538
Below North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
37.1%
Above North Dakota avg
Elementary
3
302 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
194 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LINTON 36
245 students · 4 districts in Emmons County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Emmons 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
93%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
52
20.2% under 18

Test scores in Emmons County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.

See all 4 schools in Emmons County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLintonElementaryPK-08172·
HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHazeltonElementaryPK-0686·
LINTON HIGH SCHOOLLintonHigh09-1273·
STRASBURG HIGH SCHOOLStrasburgHigh07-1263·
HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK HIGH SCHOOLHazeltonHigh07-1258·
STRASBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStrasburgElementaryPK-0644·
BAKKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHagueCombinedM-M··

Cities in Emmons County

Hazelton2 schoolsLinton2 schoolsStrasburg2 schoolsHague1 school

About Emmons County

Emmons County is a rural-scale North Dakota county of about 3,254 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 496 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,538 a year, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%. That income level is 9% meaningfully below the North Dakota median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Emmons County covers 3 elementary schools (302 students), 3 high schools (194), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Emmons County is LINTON 36, which alone enrolls about 245 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Emmons County has fell 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 524 students to 496. Emmons County now counts 6 public schools, down from 7 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 98% to 92%.

On this page, the community for Emmons County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Emmons County?
Emmons County, North Dakota has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 496 students.
How many high schools are in Emmons County?
Emmons County, North Dakota has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 194 students.
How many elementary schools are in Emmons County?
Emmons County, North Dakota has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 302 students.
What is the largest school district in Emmons County?
LINTON 36 is the largest school district in Emmons County, serving approximately 245 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Emmons County?
Emmons County has roughly 3,254 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Emmons County?
Median household income in Emmons County is $66,538, below the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Emmons County?
Approximately 22.2% of adults 25 and older in Emmons County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Emmons County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 37.1% of students in Emmons County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the North Dakota county average of 33.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Emmons County schools?
Across Emmons County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Emmons County?
Emmons County residents are approximately 93% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data