For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 217 students in Sargent County, ND.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sargent County, ND are North Sargent High School, Sundale Colony High School and Sargent Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sargent County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Sargent County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public high schools.
Sargent County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Milnor High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Sargent County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
North Sargent High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 1st St Sw
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sundale Colony High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14226 75th St Se
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Sargent Central High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 5th St Sw
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Milnor High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 5th St
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sargent County, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sargent County, ND include North Sargent High School, Sundale Colony High School and Sargent Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sargent County?
4 public high schools are located in Sargent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sargent County?
Sargent County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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