For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,326 students in Burleigh County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Burleigh County, ND are Century High School, Wing High School and South Central Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burleigh County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Burleigh County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Burleigh County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Century High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Burleigh County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Century High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 E Century Ave
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4900
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,401 students
Rank: #22.
Wing High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 4th Ave E
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
South Central Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
406 S Anderson St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4520
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4520
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #44.
Legacy High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 E Calgary Ave
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4850
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,411 students
Rank: #55.
Bismarck High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 N 8th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4800
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,371 students
Rank: n/an/a
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4101
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Burleigh County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20100 Soo Ave
Baldwin, ND 58521
(701) 255-4363
Baldwin, ND 58521
(701) 255-4363
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Bismarck Career Academy (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1221 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bismarck Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4028
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4028
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bismarck Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1200 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Burleigh County Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
4007 State St Ste 101
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-6299
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-6299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Missouri River Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
128 Soo Line Drive Ste 102
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 751-4041
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 751-4041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 408
Regan, ND 58477
(701) 286-6844
Regan, ND 58477
(701) 286-6844
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-3450
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-3450
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
406 South Anderson St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4230
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4230
Grades: K-6
| 116 students
523 N 21st St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4250
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4250
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Burleigh County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Burleigh County, ND include Century High School, Wing High School and South Central Alternative High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burleigh County?
6 public high schools are located in Burleigh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burleigh County?
Burleigh County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Burleigh County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Burleigh County include: Legacy High School vs. Century High School, Century High School vs. Legacy High School, Bismarck High School vs. Legacy High School
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