For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 570 students in Ramsey County, ND.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ramsey County, ND are Starkweather High School and Devils Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramsey County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Ramsey County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Ramsey County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Devils Lake High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public high school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ramsey County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starkweather High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Devils Lake High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 College Dr N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1200
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Ramsey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lake Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
205 16th St Nw
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7650
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7650
Lake Region Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
801 5th Ave Se
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7690
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7690
School For The Deaf 9-12 (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1401 College Dr North
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ramsey County, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ramsey County, ND include Starkweather High School and Devils Lake High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ramsey County?
3 public high schools are located in Ramsey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public high schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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