For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 383 students in Burke County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Burke County, ND are Bowbells High School, Powers Lake High School and Burke Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Burke County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burke County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowbells High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Powers Lake High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Railroad Ave E
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #33.
Burke Central High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #44.
Burke Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Grades: PK-6
| 59 students
Rank: #55.
Powers Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Railroad Ave E
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
Rank: #66.
Bowbells Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burke County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Burke County, ND include Bowbells High School, Powers Lake High School and Burke Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Burke County, ND?
6 public schools are located in Burke County, ND.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County, ND?
Burke County, ND public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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