Best Public Middle Schools in Burke County (2025-26)

Best Burke County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 238 students in Burke County, ND.

The top ranked public middle schools in Burke County, ND are Powers Lake Elementary School, Burke Central High School and Bowbells High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Burke County, ND public middle schools have an score of 44% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Burke County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Burke County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Powers Lake Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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600 Railroad Ave E
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432

Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Burke Central High School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
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101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821

Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #33.

Bowbells High School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
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200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396

Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Burke County, ND?

The top ranked public middle schools in Burke County, ND include Powers Lake Elementary School, Burke Central High School and Bowbells High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Burke County?

3 public middle schools are located in Burke County.

What is the racial composition of students in Burke County?

Burke County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).