Top Rankings
Wilton 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
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 284 students in Wilton 1 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 Wilton 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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
284 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wilton 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 169 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.48
% American Indian
4%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
87%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,004 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,102 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,004
$17,615
Spending / Student
$13,102
$17,617
Best Wilton 1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
504 Dakota Ave
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: #22.
Wilton High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Dakota Ave
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Grades: 6-12
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilton 1 School District?
Wilton 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 284 students.
What is the rank of Wilton 1 School District?
Wilton 1 School District is ranked #14 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilton 1 School District?
87% of Wilton 1 School District students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilton 1 School District?
Wilton 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Wilton 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,102 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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