Top 3 Best Burke County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 213 students in Burke County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Burke County, ND are Bowbells High School, Burke Central High School and Powers Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Burke County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 28% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Burke County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowbells High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Burke Central High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
Powers Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Railroad Ave E
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Burke County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Burke County, ND include Bowbells High School, Burke Central High School and Powers Lake Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burke County, ND?
3 public middle schools are located in Burke County, ND.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County, ND?
Burke County, ND public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).

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