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Best Wells County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 233 students in Wells County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Wells County, ND are Fessenden-bowdon High School and Harvey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wells County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Wells County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public high schools.
Wells County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harvey High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Wells County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fessenden-bowdon High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 2nd St N
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Harvey High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 North St E
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-2267
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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Wells County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 67
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Lonetree Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
210 North St E
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-4811
201 Miller Ave
Hurdsfield, ND 58451
(701) 962-3322
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Po Box 367
Sykeston, ND 58486
(701) 984-2377
Gr: K-6 | 21 students
Po Box 367
Sykeston, ND 58486
(701) 984-2377
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Wells County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Wells County, ND include Fessenden-bowdon High School and Harvey High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wells County?
2 public high schools are located in Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wells County?
Wells County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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