Total enrollment
4,695
+1,692 (+56%) vs SY 2020-21
Rolette County
North Dakota · Public K-12
The 21 public K-12 schools in Rolette County cover all standard grade bands (10 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high), with combined enrollment around 4,695.
4-year change in Rolette County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
17
+5 (+42%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Rolette County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In North Dakota | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,695 | #8 of 19 | #1,396 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 17 | #8 of 19 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.4:1 | #4 of 18 | #184 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 95.4% | #1 of 19 | #196 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.8% | #18 of 18 | #2,473 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.
Rolette County school rankings
Residents
11,924
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
21
10 districts
Enrollment
4,695
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$59,517
Below North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
95.4%
Above North Dakota avg
Elementary
10
2,355 students
Middle
2
644 students
High
6
1,696 students
Combined / other
3
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BELCOURT 7
1,518 students · 10 districts in Rolette County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Rolette 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+
18.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
33
32.2% under 18
Test scores in Rolette County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- ROLETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 50.0%
- MT PLEASANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 45.0%
- MT PLEASANT HIGH SCHOOL· 45.0%
- SAINT JOHN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 39.0%
- SAINT JOHN HIGH SCHOOL· 39.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
Cities in Rolette County
About Rolette County
Across the rural-scale North Dakota county of Rolette County of about 11,924 residents, the public-school footprint covers 21 schools and about 4,695 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $59,517 a year, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 20%. That income level is 19% meaningfully below the North Dakota median.
In terms of grade levels, Rolette County is made up of 10 elementary schools (2,355 students), 2 middle schools (644), 6 high schools (1,696), and 3 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Rolette County is BELCOURT 7, which alone enrolls about 1,518 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Rolette County has grew 56% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,003 students to 4,695. Rolette County now counts 17 public schools, up from 12 in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Rolette County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data