For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 99 students in Steele County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Steele County, ND are Hope Page High School and Finley-sharon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steele County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Steele County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public high schools.
Steele County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hope Page High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Steele County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope Page High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
740 7th Street Se
Hope, ND 58046
(701) 945-2473
Hope, ND 58046
(701) 945-2473
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Finley-sharon High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 3rd St
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Steele County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Steele County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Steele County, ND include Hope Page High School and Finley-sharon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Steele County?
2 public high schools are located in Steele County.
What is the racial composition of students in Steele County?
Steele County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
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