For the 2026 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon public high schools serving 764 students in North Dakota.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in North Dakota are Rugby High School, Central Valley High School and Mls-mohall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Dakota blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
North Dakota blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is equal to the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rugby High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in North Dakota (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rugby High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Gr: 7-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Mls-mohall High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 3rd St Nw
Mohall, ND 58761
(701) 756-6660
Mohall, ND 58761
(701) 756-6660
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Kulm High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 2nd Ave Se
Kulm, ND 58456
(701) 647-2303
Kulm, ND 58456
(701) 647-2303
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #66.
Divide County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 4th Ave Se
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6392
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6392
Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in North Dakota?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in North Dakota include Rugby High School, Central Valley High School and Mls-mohall High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in North Dakota?
6 blue ribbon public high schools are located in North Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in North Dakota?
North Dakota blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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