For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 393 students in Barnes County, ND.
The top-ranked public high schools in Barnes County, ND are Barnes County North High School and Valley City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnes County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Barnes County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Barnes County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valley City High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Barnes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnes County North High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2184 101st Ave Se
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Valley City High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
493 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barnes County, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barnes County, ND include Barnes County North High School and Valley City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barnes County?
2 public high schools are located in Barnes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnes County?
Barnes County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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