For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 131 students in Burke County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Burke County, ND are Powers Lake High School, Bowbells High School and Burke Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Burke County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Burke County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Powers Lake High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 26% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Burke County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powers Lake High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Railroad Ave E
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bowbells High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Burke Central High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Burke County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Burke County, ND include Powers Lake High School, Bowbells High School and Burke Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burke County, ND?
3 public high schools are located in Burke County, ND.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County, ND?
Burke County, ND public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 26% (majority American Indian).
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