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RUGBY 5

North Dakota · Public School District
2
Schools
607
Students
$17,943
Per-Pupil Spend
+25% nat'l
25.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-27pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RUGBY 5 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 607 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 $17,943 is above average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 60/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RUGBY ELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06310
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL07–12297
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,943+25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
37%
State
44.5%
Local (property tax)
36.9%
Federal
18.6%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (37%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
607
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score60/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,943 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
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 RUGBY 5?
RUGBY 5 has 2 public schools, serving a total of 607 students.
What is the graduation rate for RUGBY 5?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RUGBY 5 spend per student?
RUGBY 5 spends $17,943 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RUGBY 5?
26% of students in RUGBY 5 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RUGBY 5?
No, RUGBY 5 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RUGBY 5 serve?
RUGBY 5 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RUGBY 5?
The median opportunity score across schools in RUGBY 5 is 60/100. 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.