Best Watford City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 531 students in Watford City, ND.
The top-ranked public high schools in Watford City, ND are Wolves Center Academy and Watford City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watford City, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Watford City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Watford City, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watford City 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public high school average of 29% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Watford City, ND (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wolves Center Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
908 4th Avenue Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Watford City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2313 Wolves Den Pkwy
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Watford City, North Dakota

Watford City, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 589
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Gr: K-6 | 17 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Watford City, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Watford City, ND include Wolves Center Academy and Watford City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Watford City?
2 public high schools are located in Watford City.
What is the racial composition of students in Watford City?
Watford City public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public high schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).

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