Best 51��s in Lignite, ND (2025-26)

Best Lignite 51��s (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 89 students in Lignite, ND.

The top ranked public schools in Lignite, ND are Burke Central High School and Burke Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lignite, ND public schools have an score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Lignite have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best 51��s in Lignite, ND (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Burke Central High School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
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Bottom 50%

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101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821

Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Burke Central Elementary School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
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101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821

Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lignite, ND?

The top ranked public schools in Lignite, ND include Burke Central High School and Burke Central Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Lignite?

2 public schools are located in Lignite.

What is the racial composition of students in Lignite?

Lignite public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).