For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 43 students in Lignite, ND.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lignite, ND is Burke Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lignite, ND public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Lignite have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lignite, ND (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burke Central High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lignite, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lignite, ND include Burke Central High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lignite?
1 public middle schools are located in Lignite.
What is the racial composition of students in Lignite?
Lignite public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).
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