For the 2025 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 28% (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 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Watford City, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 81%.
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 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Watford City, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wolves Center Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
908 4th Avenue Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Watford City High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2313 Wolves Den Pkwy
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Watford City, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 589
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Grades: 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 28% (majority American Indian).
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