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Hettinger County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Of the 6 public K-12 schools in Hettinger County, the largest district by enrollment is New England 9 (280 students). Total county enrollment runs around 505. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Hettinger County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
505
-3 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
+2 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 90%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
505
NCES CCD
Median income
$73,026
Below North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.4%
Above North Dakota avg
Elementary
3
291 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
214 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
NEW ENGLAND 9
280 students · 2 districts in Hettinger County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hettinger 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
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
4%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
22.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
18.5% under 18

Test scores in Hettinger County

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

See all 3 schools in Hettinger County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
NEW ENGLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNew EnglandElementaryPK-06153·
MOTT-REGENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMottElementaryKG-06136·
NEW ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOLNew EnglandHigh07-12122·
MOTT-REGENT HIGH SCHOOLMottHigh07-1289·
NEW ENGLAND PUBLIC VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOLNew EnglandHigh07-123·
NEW ENGLAND PUBLIC VIRTUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNew EnglandElementaryKG-062·

Cities in Hettinger County

New England4 schoolsMott2 schools

About Hettinger County

Hettinger County is a sparse North Dakota county of about 2,432 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 505 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $73,026, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 7%.

Looking at the level breakdown, Hettinger County is built around 3 elementary schools (291 students), and 3 high schools (214).

NEW ENGLAND 9 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 280 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 508 students in SY 2017-18 versus 505 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Hettinger County opened 2 schools, going from 4 to 6.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Hettinger County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Hettinger County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Hettinger County, North Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 505.
How many high schools are in Hettinger County?
Hettinger County, North Dakota has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 214 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hettinger County?
Hettinger County, North Dakota has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 291 students.
What is the largest school district in Hettinger County?
NEW ENGLAND 9 is the largest school district in Hettinger County, serving approximately 280 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Hettinger County?
Hettinger County, North Dakota has a population of approximately 2,432, with a median age of 43. About 18.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hettinger County?
Median household income in Hettinger County is $73,026, below the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 6.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hettinger County?
Approximately 22.0% of adults 25 and older in Hettinger County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hettinger County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 38.4% of students in Hettinger 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 Hettinger County schools?
Across Hettinger County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hettinger County?
Hettinger County residents are approximately 94% White, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data