For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 76 students in Towner County, ND.
The top ranked public high school in Towner County, ND is North Star High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towner County, ND public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Towner County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Towner County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Star High School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Towner County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Towner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
204 3rd Ave W
Bisbee, ND 58317
(701) 656-3536
Bisbee, ND 58317
(701) 656-3536
Grades: PK-6
| 16 students
204 3rd Ave W
Bisbee, ND 58317
(701) 656-3536
Bisbee, ND 58317
(701) 656-3536
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
38 Forrest St
Rocklake, ND 58365
(701) 266-5539
Rocklake, ND 58365
(701) 266-5539
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
38 Forrest St
Rocklake, ND 58365
(701) 266-5539
Rocklake, ND 58365
(701) 266-5539
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Grades: PK-6
| 88 students
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Towner County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Towner County, ND include North Star High School.
How many public high schools are located in Towner County?
1 public high schools are located in Towner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Towner County?
Towner County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
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