Top Rankings
Linton 36 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 246 students in Linton 36 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Linton 36 School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
536 Schools
# Students
246 Students
122,144 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
9,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Linton 36 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 164 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 167 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.48
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
94%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,252 is higher than the state median of $17,637. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,167 is higher than the state median of $17,638. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,252
$17,637
Spending / Student
$18,167
$17,638
Best Linton 36 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Ne 3rd St
Linton, ND 58552
(701) 254-4138
Linton, ND 58552
(701) 254-4138
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Linton High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ne 3rd St
Linton, ND 58552
(701) 254-4138
Linton, ND 58552
(701) 254-4138
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Linton 36 School District?
Linton 36 School District manages 2 public schools serving 246 students.
What is the rank of Linton 36 School District?
Linton 36 School District is ranked #5 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Linton 36 School District?
94% of Linton 36 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Linton 36 School District?
Linton 36 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Linton 36 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,167 is higher than the state median of $17,638. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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