Best Public High Schools in Barnes County (2025-26)

Best Barnes County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and 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 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 28% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Barnes County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Barnes County North High School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
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2184 101st Ave Se
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202

Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Valley City High School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
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493 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483

Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

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School

Location

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Barnes County N-north Central Elementary School (Closed 2014)

10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202

Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Barnes County N-north Central High School (Closed 2014)

10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202

Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Barnes County N-spiritwood Elementary School (Closed 2013)

110 Hamlin Ave North
Spiritwood, ND 58481
(701) 252-0193

Gr: PK-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

North Central High School (Closed 2023)

10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202

Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Oriska Elementary School (Closed 2023)

502 2nd Ave
Oriska, ND 58063
(701) 845-2846

Gr: 4-6 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Sheyenne Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)

Vocational School

801 Valley Ave Se
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0256

Sheyenne Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)

Special Education School

232 3rd St Ne
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-3402

Wimbledon-court High School (Closed 2023)

Po Box 255
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 435-2494

Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

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 28% (majority American Indian).