For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 540 students in Wells County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Wells County, ND are Fessenden-bowdon High School, Bm Hanson Elementary School and Harvey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wells County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Wells County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wells County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fessenden-bowdon High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 2nd St N
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Bm Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
811 Burke Ave
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-2265
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-2265
Grades: K-6
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Harvey High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 North St E
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-2267
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-2267
Grades: 7-12
| 162 students
Rank: #44.
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 2nd St N
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
Wells County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 67
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
Lonetree Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
210 North St E
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-4811
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-4811
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
201 Miller Ave
Hurdsfield, ND 58451
(701) 962-3322
Hurdsfield, ND 58451
(701) 962-3322
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Po Box 367
Sykeston, ND 58486
(701) 984-2377
Sykeston, ND 58486
(701) 984-2377
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wells County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Wells County, ND include Fessenden-bowdon High School, Bm Hanson Elementary School and Harvey High School.
How many public schools are located in Wells County, ND?
4 public schools are located in Wells County, ND.
What is the racial composition of students in Wells County, ND?
Wells County, ND public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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