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MCKENZIE CO 1

North Dakota · Public School District
5
Schools
2,004
Students
$26,609
Per-Pupil Spend
+85% nat'l
33.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

MCKENZIE CO 1 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 2,004 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,609 is above average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BADLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05566
FOX HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05489
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WATFORD CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08455
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
WATFORD CITY HIGH SCHOOL09–12477
WOLVES CENTER ACADEMY09–1217
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,609+85% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
17%
70%
State
17.3%
Local (property tax)
69.6%
Federal
13.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (70%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,004
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $26,609 per pupil — 85% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MCKENZIE CO 1?
MCKENZIE CO 1 has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,004 students.
What is the graduation rate for MCKENZIE CO 1?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MCKENZIE CO 1 spend per student?
MCKENZIE CO 1 spends $26,609 per pupil — 85% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MCKENZIE CO 1?
34% of students in MCKENZIE CO 1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MCKENZIE CO 1?
No, MCKENZIE CO 1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MCKENZIE CO 1 serve?
MCKENZIE CO 1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.