For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 307 students in Pierce County, ND.
The top-ranked public high school in Pierce County, ND is Rugby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Dakota public high schools.
Pierce County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than 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 11% 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 Pierce County (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 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1123 South Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Pierce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Central Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-7208
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-7208
401 3rd Ave Sw
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
401 3rd Ave Sw
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pierce County, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pierce County, ND include Rugby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pierce County?
2 public high schools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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