For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 298 students in Bowman County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Bowman County, ND are Scranton High School and Bowman Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowman County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Bowman County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Bowman County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bowman Co High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Bowman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scranton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1st And Fries
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Bowman Co High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Gr: 7-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Bowman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 250
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bowman County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Bowman County, ND include Scranton High School and Bowman Co High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bowman County?
2 public high schools are located in Bowman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowman County?
Bowman County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Bowman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bowman County include: Bowman Co High School vs. Scranton High School
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