Top 5 Best North Dakota Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon public high schools serving 636 students in North Dakota.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in North Dakota are Central Valley High School, Kulm High School and Wing High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Dakota blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average).
North Dakota blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rugby High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 26% (majority American Indian).

Best North Dakota Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Valley High School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Kulm High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
217 2nd Ave Se
Kulm, ND 58456
(701) 647-2303
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #33.
Wing High School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 4th Ave E
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #44.
Rugby High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Grades: 7-12
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
Divide County High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
605 4th Ave Se
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6392
Grades: 7-12
| 180 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in North Dakota?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in North Dakota include Central Valley High School, Kulm High School and Wing High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in North Dakota?
5 blue ribbon public high schools are located in North Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in North Dakota?
North Dakota blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 26% (majority American Indian).

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