Best Burleigh County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,326 students in Burleigh County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Burleigh County, ND are Wing High School, Century High School and South Central Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burleigh County, 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 Burleigh County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public high schools.
Burleigh County, 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 28% (majority American Indian).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wing High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 4th Ave E
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Century High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 E Century Ave
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,401 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
South Central Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
406 S Anderson St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4520
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Bismarck High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 N 8th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,371 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Legacy High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 E Calgary Ave
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,411 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4101
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Burleigh County, ND

Burleigh County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
20100 Soo Ave
Baldwin, ND 58521
(701) 255-4363
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
1221 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Bismarck Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4028
1200 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
4007 State St Ste 101
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-6299
128 Soo Line Drive Ste 102
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 751-4041
Po Box 408
Regan, ND 58477
(701) 286-6844
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-3450
Gr: K-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
406 South Anderson St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4230
Gr: K-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
523 N 21st St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4250
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Burleigh County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Burleigh County, ND include Wing High School, Century High School and South Central Alternative High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burleigh County?
6 public high schools are located in Burleigh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burleigh County?
Burleigh County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Burleigh County are often viewed compared to one another?

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