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Sheridan County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Combined enrollment across Sheridan County's 4 public schools is roughly 114 students, an average of about 29 per campus. Mcclusky-Goodrich 29 runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Sheridan County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
114
-6 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
-2 (-50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 95%
% Hispanic
0%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
3%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
114
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,639
Below North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
33.3%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
1
68 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
46 students
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MCCLUSKY-GOODRICH 29
114 students · 2 districts in Sheridan County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sheridan 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
97%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.1%
civilian labor
Median age
52
16.8% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MCCLUSKY-GOODRICH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMccluskyElementaryPK-0668·
MCCLUSKY-GOODRICH HIGH SCHOOLMccluskyHigh07-1246·
MCCLUSKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMccluskyCombinedM-M··
MCCLUSKY HIGH SCHOOLMccluskyCombinedM-M··

Cities in Sheridan County

Mcclusky4 schools

About Sheridan County

Sheridan County is a sparse county of about 1,303 residents in North Dakota. Its public-school system instructs approximately 114 students across 4 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,639, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 14% below the North Dakota median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Sheridan County is built around 1 elementary school (68 students), 1 high school (46), and 2 combined or other schools.

MCCLUSKY-GOODRICH 29 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 114 students across Sheridan County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Sheridan County has contracted 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 120 students to 114. The school count fell from 4 to 2 across the same 7-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Sheridan County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County, North Dakota has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 114 students.
How many high schools are in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County, North Dakota has 1 public high school, serving approximately 46 students.
How many elementary schools are in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County, North Dakota has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 68 students.
What is the largest school district in Sheridan County?
MCCLUSKY-GOODRICH 29 is the largest school district in Sheridan County, serving approximately 114 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County has roughly 1,303 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Sheridan County?
Median household income in Sheridan County is $62,639, below the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 8.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sheridan County?
Approximately 18.9% of adults 25 and older in Sheridan County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sheridan County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 33.3% of students in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County schools?
Across Sheridan County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 4.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Sheridan County?
Sheridan County residents are approximately 97% White, 0% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data