For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 290 students in Adams County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, ND are Hettinger Elementary School and Hettinger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Adams County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hettinger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 S 8th St
Hettinger, ND 58639
(701) 567-5315
Hettinger, ND 58639
(701) 567-5315
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Hettinger High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 S 8th St
Hettinger, ND 58639
(701) 567-5315
Hettinger, ND 58639
(701) 567-5315
Gr: 7-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Adams County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, ND include Hettinger Elementary School and Hettinger High School.
How many public schools are located in Adams County?
2 public schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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