For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 56 students in Fessenden, ND.
The top-ranked public high school in Fessenden, ND is Fessenden-bowdon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fessenden, ND public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Fessenden have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Dakota public high schools.
Fessenden, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fessenden-bowdon High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fessenden, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fessenden-bowdon High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 2nd St N
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Fessenden, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 67
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fessenden, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fessenden, ND include Fessenden-bowdon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fessenden?
1 public high schools are located in Fessenden.
What is the racial composition of students in Fessenden?
Fessenden public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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