Carrington 49 School District
School District · Carrington, North Dakota
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
589
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
589
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Carrington 49?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Carrington 49 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Carrington High School
Carrington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carrington Elementary School
Carrington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#48 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,062
$4,474 vs North Dakota median
District size
589 students
Much larger than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Carrington 49
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrington High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Carrington Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Carrington 49
Carrington 49 is a Carrington, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 589 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $12,062 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Carrington 49 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Carrington High School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Carrington 49 students show an average math proficiency of 67.5% and ELA proficiency of 67.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Carrington 49, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Carrington 49 with test data.
Schools in Carrington 49
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Carrington
- Total Enrollment
- 589
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- District spending per student
- $12,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carrington 49?
Carrington 49 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Carrington 49?
The average composite rating for Carrington 49 is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Carrington 49?
Carrington 49's district-level spending was $12,062 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Carrington 49?
The average student-teacher ratio in Carrington 49 is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Carrington 49?
Carrington High School is the highest-rated school in Carrington 49 with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Carrington 49?
Across schools in Carrington 49 with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.5%
How we rate schools
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Compare Carrington 49 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Bismarck 1 (29)
- Fargo 1 (25)
- West Fargo 6 (25)
- Minot 1 (22)
- Grand Forks 1 (18)
- Dickinson 1 (12)
- Mandan 1 (12)
- Williston Basin 7 (11)
- Jamestown 1 (7)
- Tgu 60 (6)
- Devils Lake 1 (5)
- Ellendale 40 (5)
- Mckenzie Co 1 (5)
- Belcourt 7 (4)
- Bowman Co 1 (4)
- Lewis and Clark 161 (4)
- Milnor 2 (4)
- North Border 100 (4)
- South Heart 9 (4)
- Valley City 2 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Beulah 27 (3)
- Central Cass 17 (3)
- Edgeley 3 (3)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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