For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 393 students in Barnes County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Barnes County, ND are Valley City High School and Barnes County North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnes County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Barnes County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Barnes County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valley City High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Barnes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley City High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
493 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Barnes County North High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2184 101st Ave Se
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Barnes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Grades: PK-6
| 87 students
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
110 Hamlin Ave North
Spiritwood, ND 58481
(701) 252-0193
Spiritwood, ND 58481
(701) 252-0193
Grades: PK-6
| 9 students
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
502 2nd Ave
Oriska, ND 58063
(701) 845-2846
Oriska, ND 58063
(701) 845-2846
Grades: 4-6
| 51 students
Sheyenne Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
801 Valley Ave Se
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0256
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0256
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sheyenne Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
232 3rd St Ne
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-3402
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-3402
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 255
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 435-2494
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 435-2494
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Barnes County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Barnes County, ND include Valley City High School and Barnes County North High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barnes County?
2 public high schools are located in Barnes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnes County?
Barnes County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
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