For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 962 students in Stutsman County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Stutsman County, ND are Jamestown High School, Medina High School and Pingree-buchanan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stutsman County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Stutsman County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public high schools.
Stutsman County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jamestown High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Stutsman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jamestown High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1509 10th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 952-4003
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 952-4003
Grades: 9-12
| 759 students
Rank: #22.
Medina High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 School St Se
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Pingree-buchanan High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Lincoln Ave
Pingree, ND 58476
(701) 252-5563
Pingree, ND 58476
(701) 252-5563
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #44.
Montpelier High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 7th Ave
Montpelier, ND 58472
(701) 489-3348
Montpelier, ND 58472
(701) 489-3348
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
Stutsman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
James River Spec Ed Cooperative (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3376
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3376
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
James Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
910 12th Ave Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-8841
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-8841
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jamestown Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1950
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1950
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Stutsman County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Stutsman County, ND include Jamestown High School, Medina High School and Pingree-buchanan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stutsman County?
5 public high schools are located in Stutsman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stutsman County?
Stutsman County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
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