For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,154 students in Ward County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Ward County, ND are Des Lacs-burlington High School, Sawyer High School and Berthold High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ward County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Ward County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Ward County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Magic City Campus High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 26% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Ward County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Des Lacs-burlington High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
317 Roosevelt St
Des Lacs, ND 58733
(701) 725-4334
Des Lacs, ND 58733
(701) 725-4334
Grades: 7-12
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Sawyer High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 1st Ave Sw
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Rank: #33.
Berthold High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 4th Avenue Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Grades: 7-12
| 106 students
Rank: #44.
Magic City Campus High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 11th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4500
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4500
Grades: 11-12
| 924 students
Rank: #55.
Surrey High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 2nd St Se
Surrey, ND 58785
(701) 838-3282
Surrey, ND 58785
(701) 838-3282
Grades: 7-12
| 209 students
Rank: #66.
South Prairie High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: #77.
Central Campus School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 1st St Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4660
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4660
Grades: 9-10
| 1,108 students
Rank: #88.
Nedrose High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5705 15th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Kenmare High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 7th Ave Ne
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4996
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4996
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Souris River Campus Alternative High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1510 University Ave W
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4496
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4496
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 11th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4422
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4422
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Ward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6621 Hwy 83 North
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-7356
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-7356
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
3800 11th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4600
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4600
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
1000 3rd St Ne
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4605
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4605
Grades: K-5
| 70 students
Minot Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
215 2nd St Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4443
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
N Main And 5th Ave
Ryder, ND 58779
(701) 758-2416
Ryder, ND 58779
(701) 758-2416
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Souris Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1370 20th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4410
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ward County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Ward County, ND include Des Lacs-burlington High School, Sawyer High School and Berthold High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ward County, ND?
11 public high schools are located in Ward County, ND.
What is the racial composition of students in Ward County, ND?
Ward County, ND public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 26% (majority American Indian).
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