Top Rankings
New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 338 students in New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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
338 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 169 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.48
% American Indian
5%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
89%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,462 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,272 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,462
$17,615
Spending / Student
$14,272
$17,617
Best New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
437 1st Ave N
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
New Rockford-sheyenne High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
437 1st Ave N
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
Grades: 7-12
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District?
New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District manages 2 public schools serving 338 students.
What is the rank of New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District?
New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District is ranked #53 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (top 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District?
89% of New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District?
New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,272 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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