Best Schools in Benson County, ND
Benson County, ND has 28 public schools (11 high, 2 middle, 14 elementary) serving 5,111 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Benson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benson County, ND
The top high schools in Benson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harvey High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvey 38 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 169 Students
2. North Star High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Star 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students
3. New Rockford-sheyenne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Rockford-sheyenne 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 127 Students
4. Rugby High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rugby 5 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 297 Students
5. Dakota Prairie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dakota Prairie 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 127 Students
6. Devils Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Devils Lake 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students
7. Minnewaukan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnewaukan 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students
8. Warwick High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warwick 29 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
9. Four Winds Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ft Totten 30 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 181 Students
10. Leeds High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leeds 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 27 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benson County, ND
The top middle schools in Benson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Devils Lake 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 518 Students
2. Warwick Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warwick 29 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 64 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benson County, ND
The top elementary schools in Benson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bm Hanson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvey 38 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
2. Dakota Prairie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dakota Prairie 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 168 Students
3. Leeds Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leeds 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 96 Students
4. New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Rockford-sheyenne 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
5. North Star Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Star 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 223 Students
6. Rugby Ely Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rugby 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 310 Students
7. Prairie View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Devils Lake 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 250 Students
8. Maddock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maddock 9 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 85 Students
9. Oberon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oberon 16 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 45 Students
10. Minnewaukan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnewaukan 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 219 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benson County, ND
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benson County, ND has a total population of 5,964 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benson County, ND
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Benson County, ND.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
50.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
43.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benson County, ND.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benson County, ND.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Benson County, ND Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benson County, ND
How many schools are in Benson County, ND?
Benson County, ND has 28 public schools: 11 high schools, 2 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 5,111 students in total.
How do schools in Benson County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Benson County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Benson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Benson County
6 places in Benson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Warwick (3)
- Fort Totten (2)
- Leeds (2)
- Maddock (2)
- Minnewaukan (2)
- Oberon (1)
School districts (1)
- Warwick 29 (3 schools)