For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,337 students in Ward County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Ward County, ND are Sawyer High School, Souris River Campus Alternative High School and Des Lacs-burlington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ward County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Ward County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Ward County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nedrose High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Ward County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sawyer High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 1st Ave Sw
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Souris River Campus Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1510 University Ave W
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4496
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4496
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #33.
Des Lacs-burlington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 Roosevelt St
Des Lacs, ND 58733
(701) 725-4334
Des Lacs, ND 58733
(701) 725-4334
Grades: 7-12
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Berthold High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 4th Avenue Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Rank: #55.
Magic City Campus High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 11th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4500
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4500
Grades: 11-12
| 967 students
Rank: #66.
Surrey High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 2nd St Se
Surrey, ND 58785
(701) 838-3282
Surrey, ND 58785
(701) 838-3282
Grades: 7-12
| 189 students
Rank: #77.
Nedrose High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5705 15th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Grades: 6-12
| 299 students
Rank: #88.
Central Campus School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 1st St Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4660
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4660
Grades: 9-10
| 1,048 students
Rank: #99.
South Prairie High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #1010.
Kenmare High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 7th Ave Ne
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4996
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4996
Grades: 6-12
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 11th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4422
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4422
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Ward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6621 Hwy 83 North
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-7356
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-7356
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
3800 11th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4600
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4600
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
623 N Central Ave
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4688
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4688
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
1000 3rd St Ne
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4605
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4605
Grades: K-5
| 70 students
Minot Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
215 2nd St Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4443
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
N Main And 5th Ave
Ryder, ND 58779
(701) 758-2416
Ryder, ND 58779
(701) 758-2416
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Souris Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1370 20th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4410
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ward County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Ward County, ND include Sawyer High School, Souris River Campus Alternative High School and Des Lacs-burlington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ward County?
11 public high schools are located in Ward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ward County?
Ward County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Ward County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ward County include: Berthold High School vs. Central Campus School, Central Campus School vs. Berthold High School, Kenmare High School vs. Berthold High School
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