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Oliver County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Oliver County is a North Dakota county whose public-school system spans 2 campuses and approximately 265 students. Median household income runs about $77,240. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Oliver County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
265
+28 (+12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
265
NCES CCD
Median income
$77,240
Above North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
21.5%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
1
146 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
119 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CENTER-STANTON 1
265 students · 1 district in Oliver County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Oliver 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
99%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.0%
civilian labor
Median age
46
25.9% under 18

Test scores in Oliver County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.

See all 2 schools in Oliver County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCenterElementaryPK-06146·
CENTER-STANTON HIGH SCHOOLCenterHigh07-12119·

Cities in Oliver County

Center2 schools

About Oliver County

Across the compact North Dakota county of Oliver County of about 1,839 residents, the public-school footprint covers 2 schools and about 265 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $77,240, about 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 5%. That income level is 6% above the North Dakota median.

In terms of grade levels, Oliver County comprises 1 elementary school (146 students), and 1 high school (119).

CENTER-STANTON 1 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 265 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Oliver County has grew 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 237 students to 265.

On allk12, the community for Oliver 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 Oliver County?
Oliver County, North Dakota has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 265 students.
How many high schools are in Oliver County?
Oliver County, North Dakota has 1 public high school, serving approximately 119 students.
How many elementary schools are in Oliver County?
Oliver County, North Dakota has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 146 students.
What is the largest school district in Oliver County?
CENTER-STANTON 1 is the largest school district in Oliver County, serving approximately 265 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Oliver County?
Oliver County has roughly 1,839 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Oliver County?
Median household income in Oliver County is $77,240, above the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Oliver County?
Approximately 23.0% of adults 25 and older in Oliver County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Oliver County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 21.5% of students in Oliver 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 Oliver County schools?
Across Oliver County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Oliver County?
Oliver County residents are approximately 99% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data