Top Rankings
Garrison 51 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 391 students in Garrison 51 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Garrison 51 School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
391 Students
122,204 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
9,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Garrison 51 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.48
% American Indian
6%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
87%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,752 is higher than the state median of $17,628. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,946 is higher than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,752
$17,628
Spending / Student
$20,946
$17,630
Best Garrison 51 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bob Callies Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 2nd Ave Ne
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2213
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2213
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Garrison High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 5th Ave Ne
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2818
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2818
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garrison 51 School District?
Garrison 51 School District manages 2 public schools serving 391 students.
What is the rank of Garrison 51 School District?
Garrison 51 School District is ranked #51 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) 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 math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garrison 51 School District?
87% of Garrison 51 School District students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garrison 51 School District?
Garrison 51 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Garrison 51 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,946 is higher than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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