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Foster County

North Dakota · Public K-12

3 public K-12 schools operate inside Foster County, with roughly 687 students enrolled, an average of 229 per campus. That works out to 1 elementary and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Foster County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
687
+113 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
687
NCES CCD
Median income
$87,831
Above North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
17.3%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
1
347 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
340 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CARRINGTON 49
601 students · 2 districts in Foster County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Foster 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
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
28.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.0%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.8% under 18

Test scores in Foster County

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

See all 3 schools in Foster County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CARRINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCarringtonElementaryPK-06347·
CARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOLCarringtonHigh07-12254·
MIDKOTA HIGH SCHOOLGlenfieldHigh07-1286·

Cities in Foster County

Carrington2 schoolsGlenfield1 school

About Foster County

In North Dakota, Foster County is a compact county of about 3,358 residents. 3 public schools across the county educates about 687 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $87,831, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 5%. That income level is 20% higher than the North Dakota median.

In terms of grade levels, Foster County covers 1 elementary school (347 students), and 2 high schools (340).

CARRINGTON 49 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 601 students across Foster County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Foster County has increased 20% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 574 students to 687. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 96% to 92%.

On allk12, the community for Foster 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 Foster County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Foster County, North Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 687.
How many high schools are in Foster County?
Foster County, North Dakota has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 340 students.
How many elementary schools are in Foster County?
Foster County, North Dakota has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 347 students.
What is the largest school district in Foster County?
CARRINGTON 49 is the largest school district in Foster County, serving approximately 601 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Foster County?
Foster County, North Dakota has a population of approximately 3,358, with a median age of 43. About 21.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Foster County?
Median household income in Foster County is $87,831, above the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 4.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Foster County?
Approximately 28.5% of adults 25 and older in Foster County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Foster County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 17.3% of students in Foster 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 Foster County schools?
Across Foster County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Foster County?
Foster County residents are approximately 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data