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Surrey 41 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 418 students in Surrey 41 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Surrey 41 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
418 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Surrey 41 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.48
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
88%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,428 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,955 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,428
$17,615
Spending / Student
$13,955
$17,617
Best Surrey 41 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Surrey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 2nd St Se
Surrey, ND 58785
(701) 838-3282
Surrey, ND 58785
(701) 838-3282
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Surrey High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 2nd St Se
Surrey, ND 58785
(701) 838-3282
Surrey, ND 58785
(701) 838-3282
Grades: 7-12
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Surrey 41 School District?
Surrey 41 School District manages 2 public schools serving 418 students.
What is the rank of Surrey 41 School District?
Surrey 41 School District is ranked #113 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Surrey 41 School District?
88% of Surrey 41 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Surrey 41 School District?
Surrey 41 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Surrey 41 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,955 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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