Total enrollment
1,856
+82 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
Ramsey County
North Dakota · Public K-12
Ramsey County's public-school directory totals 11 schools, with student enrollment near 1,874. Devils Lake 1 is the largest district. Median household income runs around $61,006. By grade band, the county runs 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Ramsey County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
-2 (-20%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Ramsey County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In North Dakota | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,874 | #15 of 19 | #2,276 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #15 of 19 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.3:1 | #12 of 18 | #638 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 40.9% | #4 of 19 | #2,059 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.3% | #5 of 18 | #1,083 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Ramsey County school rankings
Residents
11,556
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
11
4 districts
Enrollment
1,874
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,006
Below North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
40.9%
Above North Dakota avg
Elementary
7
756 students
Middle
1
536 students
High
3
582 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
DEVILS LAKE 1
1,786 students · 4 districts in Ramsey County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Ramsey 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
25.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.2%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.2% under 18
Test scores in Ramsey County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL· 35.0%
- DEVILS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL· 35.0%
- MINNIE H KINDERGARTEN CENTER· 35.0%
- PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 35.0%
- SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 35.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVILS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL | Devils Lake | High | 09-12 | 552 | · |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | Devils Lake | Middle | 05-08 | 536 | · |
| SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Devils Lake | Elementary | 01-02 | 269 | · |
| PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Devils Lake | Elementary | 03-04 | 262 | · |
| MINNIE H KINDERGARTEN CENTER | Devils Lake | Elementary | PK-KG | 167 | · |
| STARKWEATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Starkweather | Elementary | PK-06 | 29 | · |
| STARKWEATHER HIGH SCHOOL | Starkweather | High | 07-12 | 25 | · |
| SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PK-8 | Devils Lake | Elementary | PK-08 | 16 | · |
| EDMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Edmore | Elementary | PK-08 | 13 | · |
| EDMORE HIGH SCHOOL | Edmore | High | 09-12 | 5 | · |
| DEVILS LAKE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL | Devils Lake | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Ramsey County
About Ramsey County
In North Dakota, Ramsey County is a rural-scale county of about 11,556 residents. 11 public schools across the county instructs about 1,874 students between them.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $61,006, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 17% below the North Dakota median.
In terms of grade levels, Ramsey County is made up of 7 elementary schools (756 students), 1 middle school (536), and 3 high schools (582).
DEVILS LAKE 1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,786 students across Ramsey County.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 5%: 1,774 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,856 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Ramsey County lost 2 schools, going from 10 to 8.
On allk12, the community for Ramsey County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data