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Sargent County

North Dakota · Public K-12

For a North Dakota county, Sargent County operates a compact public-school system: 6 schools and 549 students, broken out as 3 elementary and 3 high.

7-year change in Sargent County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
549
-48 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 92%
% Hispanic
3%
was 4%
% Black
3%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
549
NCES CCD
Median income
$77,946
Above North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
34.4%
Above North Dakota avg
Elementary
3
334 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
215 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
NORTH SARGENT 3
195 students · 3 districts in Sargent County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sargent 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
90%
Hispanic
3%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
3%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.8%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.4% under 18

Test scores in Sargent County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.

See all 5 schools in Sargent County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
NORTH SARGENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGwinnerElementaryPK-08131·
SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFormanElementaryPK-06114·
MILNOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMilnorElementaryKG-0689·
MILNOR HIGH SCHOOLMilnorHigh07-1277·
SARGENT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLFormanHigh07-1274·
NORTH SARGENT HIGH SCHOOLGwinnerHigh09-1264·

Cities in Sargent County

Forman2 schoolsGwinner2 schoolsMilnor2 schools

About Sargent County

Across the small North Dakota county of Sargent County of about 3,804 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 549 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $77,946, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 7% meaningfully above the North Dakota median.

In terms of grade levels, Sargent County is built around 3 elementary schools (334 students), and 3 high schools (215).

The largest single district in Sargent County is NORTH SARGENT 3, which alone enrolls about 195 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 549 students, fell 8% from the 597 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Sargent County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Sargent County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Sargent County, North Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 549.
How many high schools are in Sargent County?
Sargent County, North Dakota has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 215 students.
How many elementary schools are in Sargent County?
Sargent County, North Dakota has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 334 students.
What is the largest school district in Sargent County?
NORTH SARGENT 3 is the largest school district in Sargent County, serving approximately 195 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Sargent County?
Sargent County has roughly 3,804 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Sargent County?
Median household income in Sargent County is $77,946, above the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 3.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sargent County?
Approximately 18.2% of adults 25 and older in Sargent County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sargent County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 34.4% of students in Sargent 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 Sargent County schools?
Across Sargent County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 7.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Sargent County?
Sargent County residents are approximately 90% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data