Total enrollment
284
-11 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
Towner County
North Dakota · Public K-12
In Towner County, North Dakota, the public-school system rolls up to 2 schools and roughly 284 K-12 students, with county median household income around $67,350. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Towner County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 81%
% Hispanic
3%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
284
NCES CCD
Median income
$67,350
Below North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
25.7%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
1
208 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
76 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
NORTH STAR 10
284 students · 1 district in Towner County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Towner 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+
23.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.7%
civilian labor
Median age
49
24.9% under 18
Test scores in Towner County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 38.0%
- NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL· 38.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Cando | Elementary | PK-08 | 208 | · |
| NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL | Cando | High | 09-12 | 76 | · |
Cities in Towner County
About Towner County
Across the rural-scale North Dakota county of Towner County of about 2,079 residents, the public-school footprint covers 2 schools and about 284 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $67,350, about 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 4%. That income level is 8% noticeably below the North Dakota median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Towner County comprises 1 elementary school (208 students), and 1 high school (76).
NORTH STAR 10 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 284 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 4%: 295 students in SY 2017-18 versus 284 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment increased from 81% to 89%.
On allk12, the community for Towner County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. 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