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CARRINGTON 49

North Dakota · Public School District
2
Schools
613
Students
$15,122
Per-Pupil Spend
+5% nat'l
17.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-35pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CARRINGTON 49 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 613 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,122 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 17% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CARRINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06358
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL07–12255
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,122Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
49%
State
41.9%
Local (property tax)
48.7%
Federal
9.4%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (49%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
613
Students
17%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 17% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CARRINGTON 49?
CARRINGTON 49 has 2 public schools, serving a total of 613 students.
What is the graduation rate for CARRINGTON 49?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CARRINGTON 49 spend per student?
CARRINGTON 49 spends $15,122 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CARRINGTON 49?
17% of students in CARRINGTON 49 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CARRINGTON 49?
No, CARRINGTON 49 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CARRINGTON 49 serve?
CARRINGTON 49 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CARRINGTON 49?
The median opportunity score across schools in CARRINGTON 49 is 56/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.