Best Bismarck Public High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,289 students in Bismarck, ND.

The top-ranked public high schools in Bismarck, ND are Century High School, South Central Alternative High School and Bismarck High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bismarck, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Bismarck have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public high schools.

Bismarck, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Century High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).