South Heart 9 School District
School District · South Heart, North Dakota
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,271
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,271
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating South Heart 9?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Heart 9 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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South Heart Elementary School
South Heart · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Heart High School
South Heart · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#89 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,271
$2,265 vs North Dakota median
District size
417 students
Larger than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in South Heart 9
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Heart Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | South Heart High School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Heart 9
South Heart 9 is a South Heart, North Dakota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 417 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $14,271 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, South Heart 9 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Heart Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, South Heart 9 students show an average math proficiency of 56.1% and ELA proficiency of 58.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in South Heart 9, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Heart 9 with test data.
Schools in South Heart 9
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- South Heart
- Total Enrollment
- 417
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Heart 9?
South Heart 9 has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South Heart 9?
The average composite rating for South Heart 9 is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Heart 9?
South Heart 9 spends $14,271 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Heart 9?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Heart 9 is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Heart 9?
South Heart Elementary School is the highest-rated school in South Heart 9 with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in South Heart 9?
Across schools in South Heart 9 with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Heart 9 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
South Heart 9 has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.4%
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Compare South Heart 9 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)
- North Border 100 (4)
- Lewis and Clark 161 (4)
- Belcourt 7 (4)
- Bowman Co 1 (4)
- Milnor 2 (4)
- Valley City 2 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Hazen 3 (3)
- Beulah 27 (3)
- May-port Cg 14 (3)
- Northern Cass 97 (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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