Emmons County Courthouse · Photo: Andrew Filer · CC BY-SA 2.0Linton’s public schools outscore 95% of North Dakota districts
On the state math tests, 57% of Linton’s students scored proficient, above the North Dakota average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Linton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Dakota, not nationally.
From North Dakota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Linton’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 62% and math 57% in spring 2022, against 44% and 39% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,756 per student, against $16,642 across North Dakota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one high school
From grade 9 the district’s path is Linton High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Linton’s grade
A+: better than 95% of North Dakota school districts. Test scores are above the North Dakota average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Linton, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Linton
Linton Elementary School
Grades PK–8 · 172 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Linton
Linton High School
Grades 9–12 · 73 students · 8:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Linton
Linton High School
Grades 9–12 · 73 students · 8:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Linton
Linton High School
Grades 9–12 · 73 students · 8:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Linton
Linton High School
Grades 9–12 · 73 students · 8:1 students per teacher
Linton’s public schools are run by Linton Public School District 36. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Linton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the North Dakota towns that share Linton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Linton | A+ | Linton Public School District 36 |
Every school in Linton
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Dakota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Linton’s schools
Are Linton’s schools good?
By North Dakota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Linton children attend outscore 95% of North Dakota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 96%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Linton in?
Linton Public School District 36, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 245 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
Where do Linton kids go to high school?
Linton High School, with 73 students; its own test results earn a C.
How much does Linton spend per student?
$18,756 in Linton Public School District 36 (FY2024), against $16,642 across North Dakota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Linton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Linton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Dakota. Stars are from neighbors.