For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 37 students in Lignite, ND.
The top ranked public high school in Lignite, ND is Burke Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lignite, ND public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Lignite have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Lignite, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burke Central High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lignite, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Lignite, ND include Burke Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lignite?
1 public high schools are located in Lignite.
What is the racial composition of students in Lignite?
Lignite public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
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