Top Rankings
Richland 44 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 306 students in Richland 44 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Richland 44 School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
306 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richland 44 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 164 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 167 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.48
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
92%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,193 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,150 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,193
$17,615
Spending / Student
$16,150
$17,617
Best Richland 44 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 Broadway
Abercrombie, ND 58001
(701) 553-8321
Abercrombie, ND 58001
(701) 553-8321
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Richland Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Main Ave
Colfax, ND 58018
(701) 372-3713
Colfax, ND 58018
(701) 372-3713
Gr: 7-12 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richland 44 School District?
Richland 44 School District manages 2 public schools serving 306 students.
What is the rank of Richland 44 School District?
Richland 44 School District is ranked #12 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richland 44 School District?
92% of Richland 44 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland 44 School District?
Richland 44 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Richland 44 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,150 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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