Rugby High School is a public high school located in Rugby, North Dakota. It is a part of Rugby Public Schools. The athletic teams are known as the Panthers. Rugby High serves Rugby, Balta, Barton, and Orrin in Pierce County, and Knox in Benson County. The district also includes a section of Rolette County.
Serving 304 students in grades 7-12, Rugby High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rugby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rugby High School's student population of 304 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Motto
Every Student Every Day
School Rankings
Rugby High School ranks within the top 5% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rugby High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 449 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
5%
White
89%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rugby High School's ranking?
Rugby High School is ranked #17 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rugby High School?
The graduation rate of Rugby High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Rugby High School?
304 students attend Rugby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rugby High School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rugby High School?
Rugby High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rugby High School offer ?
Rugby High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rugby High School part of?
Rugby High School is part of Rugby 5 School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Not the best teachers...my child struggled and there are no resourses and no one wants to help...teachers teach at a college level,,many parents complain!!!but nothing is done...
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