Barnes County North High School

Barnes County North High School is a regular public high school located in the remote rural area of Wimbledon, North Dakota. The school serves students from ninth through twelfth grade and has an enrollment of 75 students with five full-time equivalent teachers. With a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, Barnes County North High School offers personalized attention to each student.

The school's academic performance places it in the lower half among high schools in North Dakota, ranking 362nd out of 457 schools and sitting at the 21st percentile. The ELA/Reading proficiency rate is 56%, while the Math proficiency rate stands at 23%. These scores indicate areas where the school can focus on improving student development.

While the academic performance may not be at the top, Barnes County North High School plays a vital role in its community by providing essential educational services to students in a remote area. The setting is very rural and offers a close-knit community feel.

With an enrollment of 75 students, Barnes County North High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Barnes County North High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.