Best Schools in Burleigh County, ND
Burleigh County, ND has 50 public schools (8 high, 3 middle, 34 elementary) serving 18,333 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Burleigh County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Burleigh County, ND
The top high schools in Burleigh County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kidder County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kidder County 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 152 Students
2. Century High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1427 Students
3. Legacy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1418 Students
4. Bismarck High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1333 Students
5. Wilton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 113 Students
6. Wing High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wing 28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students
7. Hazelton-moffit-braddock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hazelton-moffit-braddock 6 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 59 Students
8. South Central Alternative High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 94 Students
Best Middle Schools in Burleigh County, ND
The top middle schools in Burleigh County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wachter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1000 Students
2. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1044 Students
3. Simle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1040 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Burleigh County, ND
The top elementary schools in Burleigh County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
2. Prairie Rose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 135 Students
3. Sterling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling 35 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 19 Students
4. Menoken Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Menoken 33 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 58 Students
5. Apple Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apple Creek 39 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 68 Students
6. Silver Ranch Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students
7. Wilton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
8. Roosevelt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 121 Students
9. Kidder County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kidder County 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 251 Students
10. Hazelton-moffit-braddock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hazelton-moffit-braddock 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 84 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Burleigh County, ND
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Burleigh County, ND has a total population of 98,458 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Burleigh 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 Burleigh County, ND.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Burleigh County, ND.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Burleigh 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 Burleigh County, ND Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Burleigh County, ND
How many schools are in Burleigh County, ND?
Burleigh County, ND has 50 public schools: 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 34 elementary schools, serving 18,333 students in total.
How do schools in Burleigh County perform on state tests?
On average, 50 schools in Burleigh County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Burleigh County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Burleigh 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Burleigh County
5 places in Burleigh County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (1)
- Bismarck 1 (24 schools)