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Bowman County High School

Public Grades 7-12
63rd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 125 North Dakota High Schools
Better than 50% of North Dakota high schools
Summary

Bowman County High School is a public high school in Bowman, North Dakota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 235 students. The school is part of the Bowman County 1 School District, which is ranked 50 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Bowman County High School has seen fluctuating rankings and ratings over the years, ranging from 29th to 94th out of North Dakota high schools and 1 to 4 stars, the nearby Scranton High School has consistently ranked higher, ranging from 25th to 52nd, and maintains a 4- to 5-star rating. Bowman County High School's proficiency rates in key subjects like math and reading are generally lower than the state averages, while Scranton High School's graduation rates are comparable.

Interestingly, Bowman County High School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting a more affluent student population, but this does not seem to translate into higher academic performance. The school's spending per student is comparable to the state average, but its student-teacher ratio is higher than Scranton High School's, which may indicate a need to re-evaluate the allocation of resources to support student learning. Understanding the factors contributing to Scranton High School's success could provide valuable insights for Bowman County High School to improve its own outcomes and provide a better educational experience for its students.

231
Students ?
12.9
Student/teacher ratio ?
$13,927
Per pupil spending ?
18.6%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 102 8th Ave SW
       Bowman, ND  58623

(701) 523-3283

District: Bowman County 1


Feeder schools for Bowman County High School:

Elementary:    Bowman County Elementary School
    Rhame Elementary School
Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
Hispanic:
6.1%
African American:
3.0%
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At a glance
▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 20th percentile in 2021 → 50th in 2025
Strengths
✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the North Dakota average (84%)
✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 50th (2025) from a 20th-percentile low (2021)
Worth a look
!Test scores below the North Dakota average (33% vs 40% meeting standards)
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
!Math scores 31 pts below the North Dakota average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school33%
District avg44%
North Dakota avg40%
63rd of 125
North Dakota public high schools ?
Top 50%▲ up 13 pts since 2015
From bottom 36% (2015) to top 50% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of North Dakota High Schools →
★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
50th of 134Bowman County 1 among North Dakota districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Dakota percentileRating
202544.963 of 12549.6%★★★☆☆
202447.568 of 12244.3%★★☆☆☆
202346.770 of 12544.0%★★☆☆☆
202237.385 of 12129.8%★★☆☆☆
202128.394 of 11820.3%★☆☆☆☆
202035.886 of 11726.5%★☆☆☆☆
201935.886 of 11726.5%★☆☆☆☆
201868.029 of 12075.8%★★★★☆
201743.876 of 11433.3%★★☆☆☆
201664.240 of 11866.1%★★★☆☆
201536.167 of 10536.2%★★☆☆☆
201476.223 of 12281.1%★★★★☆
201345.781 of 12233.6%★★☆☆☆
201288.95 of 12696.0%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Dakota percentileRating
202568.013 of 6580.0%★★★★☆
202441.938 of 6339.7%★★☆☆☆
202324.846 of 5719.3%★☆☆☆☆
202233.140 of 5425.9%★☆☆☆☆
202134.439 of 5427.8%★★☆☆☆
202044.937 of 5836.2%★★☆☆☆
201944.937 of 5836.2%★★☆☆☆
201861.722 of 5761.4%★★★☆☆
201663.818 of 5567.3%★★★★☆
201554.619 of 4759.6%★★★☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Dakota percentileRating
202531.547 of 6527.7%★★☆☆☆
202441.039 of 6338.1%★★☆☆☆
202360.919 of 5766.7%★★★☆☆
202259.616 of 5470.4%★★★★☆
202138.932 of 5440.7%★★☆☆☆
202043.231 of 5846.6%★★☆☆☆
201943.231 of 5846.6%★★☆☆☆
201871.715 of 5773.7%★★★★☆
201667.918 of 5567.3%★★★★☆
201520.140 of 4714.9%★☆☆☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Female (2025)80th percentile+30 vs school
Male (2025)28th percentile-22 vs school
By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?
Reading50%+10 vs state
Science40%~ state avg
Math10%-31 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bowman County High School

In the 2024-25 school year, 231 students attended Bowman County High School.

Bowman County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bowman County Elementary School
Elementary : Rhame Elementary School

Bowman County High School ranks 63rd of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Bowman County High School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




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