Top 5 Best Burleigh County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,085 students in Burleigh County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Burleigh County, ND are Century High School, Wing 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 28% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Burleigh County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Burleigh County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 82%.
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 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 26% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Burleigh County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Century High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 E Century Ave
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,332 students
Rank: #22.
Wing High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 4th Ave E
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #44.
Bismarck High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N 8th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #55.
Legacy High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 E Calgary Ave
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,385 students
Rank: n/an/a
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Burleigh County, ND

Burleigh County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
20100 Soo Ave
Baldwin, ND 58521
(701) 255-4363
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
1221 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bismarck Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4028
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1200 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4007 State St Ste 101
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-6299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
128 Soo Line Drive Ste 102
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 751-4041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 408
Regan, ND 58477
(701) 286-6844
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-3450
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
406 South Anderson St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4230
Grades: K-6
| 116 students
523 N 21st St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4250
Grades: K-5
| 220 students

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 Century High School, Wing High School and South Central Alternative High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burleigh County, ND?
6 public high schools are located in Burleigh County, ND.
What is the racial composition of students in Burleigh County, ND?
Burleigh County, ND public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 26% (majority American Indian).

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