A town of 2,168, settled in 1883. Public schools that outperform most of North Dakota.
The 3 things Carrington does most differently from other towns.
1909 · Carrington High SchoolBe the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Carrington. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Carrington’s kids attend outperform 95% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington Elementary School | PK–6 | 347 | A− |
| Carrington High School | 7–12 | 254 | A |
Carrington beats the North Dakota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Carrington | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 85.8% | 82.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.6% | 10.8% |
Carrington has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 60 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
45% of Carrington’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Fargo (7%), New Rockford (5%) and Carrington (5%). Half commute less than 4 miles.
Carrington's reported crime rate is well below North Dakota's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2024.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. City Park | — | 32 |
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
3 places in Carrington on the National Register of Historic Places.
4 notable people were born in Carrington.
City in North Dakota, United States
Carrington is a city in and the county seat of Foster County, North Dakota, United States. A part of Carrington Township and Wyard Township. The population was 2,080 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 1,950 in 2025. Carrington is home to Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc.
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2 towns share a border with Carrington.
