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Mountrail County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Mountrail County totals about 2,208 students across 10 schools, an average of 221 per campus. New Town 1 is the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Mountrail County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,208
+75 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
4 districts
Enrollment
2,208
NCES CCD
Median income
$80,717
Above North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
39.4%
Above North Dakota avg
Elementary
5
1,286 students
Middle
1
126 students
High
4
796 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
NEW TOWN 1
931 students · 4 districts in Mountrail County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Mountrail 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
58%
Hispanic
9%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
29%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
38%
Hispanic
11%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Native American
46%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.1%
civilian labor
Median age
35
29.0% under 18

Test scores in Mountrail County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.

See all 7 schools in Mountrail County ranked by score →

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
EDWIN LOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNew TownElementaryPK-06546·
STANLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStanleyElementaryPK-06463·
STANLEY HIGH SCHOOLStanleyHigh07-12320·
NEW TOWN HIGH SCHOOLNew TownHigh09-12259·
PARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLParshallElementaryPK-05141·
PARSHALL HIGH SCHOOLParshallHigh06-12139·
NORTH SHORE PLAZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPlazaElementaryPK-06136·
NEW TOWN MIDDLE SCHOOLNew TownMiddle07-08126·
NORTH SHORE PLAZA HIGH SCHOOLPlazaHigh07-1278·
MA ADOO ZA GIDZ ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLNew TownElementaryM-M··

Cities in Mountrail County

New Town4 schoolsParshall2 schoolsPlaza2 schoolsStanley2 schools

About Mountrail County

Mountrail County is a rural-scale North Dakota county of about 9,507 residents, home to 10 public schools and roughly 2,208 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $80,717, about 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 10% above the North Dakota median.

For a sense of the school types, Mountrail County is built around 5 elementary schools (1,286 students), 1 middle school (126), and 4 high schools (796).

NEW TOWN 1 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 931 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Mountrail County has climbed 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,133 students to 2,208.

On allk12, the community for Mountrail County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Mountrail County?
Mountrail County, North Dakota has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,208 students.
How many high schools are in Mountrail County?
Mountrail County, North Dakota has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 796 students.
How many middle schools are in Mountrail County?
Mountrail County, North Dakota has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 126 students.
How many elementary schools are in Mountrail County?
Mountrail County, North Dakota has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,286 students.
What is the largest school district in Mountrail County?
NEW TOWN 1 is the largest school district in Mountrail County, serving approximately 931 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Mountrail County?
Mountrail County, North Dakota has a population of approximately 9,507, with a median age of 35. About 29.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Mountrail County?
Median household income in Mountrail County is $80,717, above the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 11.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Mountrail County?
Approximately 22.7% of adults 25 and older in Mountrail County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Mountrail County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 39.4% of students in Mountrail 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 Mountrail County schools?
Across Mountrail County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.0 to 1.

Mountrail County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data