Carrington 49

Summary:

The Carrington 49 school district in North Dakota is home to two standout schools: Carrington Elementary School and Carrington High School. Carrington Elementary consistently ranks among the top 3-4 elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance, with 68% of students proficient or better in math and 58% in reading. In contrast, Carrington High School, while not reaching the same level of excellence, still performs well, earning 4-star ratings and ranking in the top third of North Dakota high schools.

Carrington Elementary School stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rate of 20%, compared to the state average, and its higher-than-average per-student spending of $9,732. Carrington High School also spends more per student at $11,725, which may contribute to its solid 84.2% four-year graduation rate. Both schools serve a relatively small student population, with Carrington Elementary enrolling 346 students and Carrington High enrolling 242 students.

Overall, the Carrington 49 school district appears to be providing a high-quality education to its students, with Carrington Elementary School being a particularly strong performer. The factors driving the success of these schools, such as effective leadership, teaching practices, and resource allocation, could provide valuable insights for other districts in the state. While the data does not indicate any correlation between school performance and student demographics, understanding the specific factors contributing to the schools' achievements could help inform best practices for improving educational outcomes across the region.

District Detail

100 3rd Ave S
Carrington, ND 58421

(701) 652-3136

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 134 North Dakota districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 601

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)								A-Plus Reading (2025)								A-Plus Science (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 3rd Grade	A-Plus Math 4th Grade	A-Plus Math 5th Grade	A-Plus Math 6th Grade	A-Plus Math 7th Grade	A-Plus Math 8th Grade	A-Plus Math 10th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 3rd Grade	A-Plus Reading 4th Grade	A-Plus Reading 5th Grade	A-Plus Reading 6th Grade	A-Plus Reading 7th Grade	A-Plus Reading 8th Grade	A-Plus Reading 10th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 4th Grade	A-Plus Science 8th Grade	A-Plus Science 10th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carrington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 3rd Ave S	Carrington	58421	Foster County	Carrington 49	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 652-2739	347	22	16.1	17.0%	318 (91.6%)	6 (1.7%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	87.9	6^th of 216 public elementary schools	97.2%		85.6	10^th of 217 public elementary schools	95.4%	4	44.0	74.0	74.0	89.0	59.0	69.0		68.0	64.0	69.0	59.0	59.5	44.0	59.5		58.0	74.0	49.0		64.0	$11,071	$679	$10,392
Carrington High School	Public	7-12	100 3rd Ave S	Carrington	58421	Foster County	Carrington 49	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 652-3136	254	21	12.3	13.4%	229 (90.2%)	3 (1.2%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	74.7	23^rd of 125 public high schools	81.6%		76.8	22^nd of 122 public high schools	82.0%	1							29.5	29.5							69.5	69.5			39.5	39.5	$11,594	$1,951	$9,643

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New Rockford-Sheyenne 2	16.08 mi	2	96^th
Kensal 19	20.42 mi	2
Pingree-Buchanan 10	21.69 mi	2	88^th
Midkota 7	25.58 mi	2	59^th
Fessenden-Bowdon 25	27.73 mi	2	44^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

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