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Best Ward County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Souris River Campus Alternative High School, Sawyer 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 35% (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 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Ward County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Minot High School, with 92% 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 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Ward County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Souris River Campus Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1510 University Ave W
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4496
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Sawyer High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 1st Ave Sw
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Des Lacs-burlington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
317 Roosevelt St
Des Lacs, ND 58733
(701) 725-4334
Gr: 7-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Berthold High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 4th Avenue Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
South Prairie High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Minot High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 11th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Kenmare High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 7th Ave Ne
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4996
Gr: 6-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Surrey High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 2nd St Se
Surrey, ND 58785
(701) 838-3282
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Nedrose High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5705 15th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Minot North High School
2100 21st Avenue Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 418-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Minot Public Schools 9-12 Virtual Academy
1100 11th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4422
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 26%

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 Souris River Campus Alternative High School, Sawyer 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 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ward County are often viewed compared to one another?

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