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Ransom County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Ransom County runs 9 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with an average school size of about 107 students. That works out to 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Ransom County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
963
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
+1 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 94%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
4 districts
Enrollment
963
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,736
Above North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
40.2%
Above North Dakota avg
Elementary
5
417 students
Middle
1
197 students
High
3
349 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LISBON 19
601 students · 4 districts in Ransom County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Ransom 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
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.6% under 18

Test scores in Ransom County

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

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All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LISBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLisbonElementaryPK-04222·
LISBON MIDDLE SCHOOLLisbonMiddle05-08197·
LISBON HIGH SCHOOLLisbonHigh09-12182·
ENDERLIN AREA HIGH SCHOOLEnderlinHigh07-12154·
ENDERLIN AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLEnderlinElementaryPK-06136·
SUNDALE COLONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMilnorElementaryKG-0635·
SUNDALE COLONY HIGH SCHOOLMilnorHigh07-1213·
FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFort RansomElementaryPK-0612·
GRANT COLONY SCHOOLEnderlinElementaryKG-0812·

Cities in Ransom County

Enderlin3 schoolsLisbon3 schoolsMilnor2 schoolsFort Ransom1 school

About Ransom County

Ransom County is a small county of about 5,643 residents in North Dakota. Its public-school system teaches approximately 963 students across 9 schools.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $75,736, about 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 7%.

On the school-mix side, Ransom County comprises 5 elementary schools (417 students), 1 middle school (197), and 3 high schools (349).

The largest single district in Ransom County is LISBON 19, which alone enrolls about 601 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 963 students, held roughly steady from the 963 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Ransom County gained 1 school, going from 8 to 9.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Ransom 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 public schools are in Ransom County?
Ransom County, North Dakota has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 963 students.
How many high schools are in Ransom County?
Ransom County, North Dakota has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 349 students.
How many middle schools are in Ransom County?
Ransom County, North Dakota has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 197 students.
How many elementary schools are in Ransom County?
Ransom County, North Dakota has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 417 students.
What is the largest school district in Ransom County?
LISBON 19 is the largest school district in Ransom County, serving approximately 601 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Ransom County?
Ransom County, North Dakota has a population of approximately 5,643, with a median age of 43. About 21.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Ransom County?
Median household income in Ransom County is $75,736, above the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Ransom County?
Approximately 22.9% of adults 25 and older in Ransom County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Ransom County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 40.2% of students in Ransom 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 Ransom County schools?
Across Ransom County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.2 to 1.

Ransom County school rankings

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