Best Bottineau County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 417 students in Bottineau County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Bottineau County, ND are Bottineau Junior-senior High School, Newburg-united High School and Westhope High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bottineau County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Bottineau County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Bottineau County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bottineau Junior-senior 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 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Bottineau County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bottineau Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Brander St
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Newburg-united High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Libbie St
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Westhope High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
395 Main St
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bottineau County, ND

Bottineau County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 8
Lansford, ND 58750
(701) 784-5522
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%
309 2nd St E
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3743
Po Box 37
Willow City, ND 58384
(701) 366-4595
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Po Box 37
Willow City, ND 58384
(701) 366-4595
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Bottineau County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Bottineau County, ND include Bottineau Junior-senior High School, Newburg-united High School and Westhope High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bottineau County?
3 public high schools are located in Bottineau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bottineau County?
Bottineau County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).

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