For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 238 students in Burke County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Burke County, ND are Powers Lake Elementary School, Bowbells 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Burke County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powers Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Railroad Ave E
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bowbells High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Burke Central High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Burke County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Burke County, ND include Powers Lake Elementary School, Bowbells High School and Burke Central High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burke County?
3 public middle schools are located in Burke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County?
Burke County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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