Schools in Watford City, North Dakota (2025)
5 schools · 2,306 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 538.
Watford City, in North Dakota, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,306 students. By level there are 2 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Watford City's schools is 538, above the North Dakota median of 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
4 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Fox Hills Elementary School (62.1, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Watford City Middle School (49.3, lower 50% of middle schools nationally), and Badlands Elementary School (45.5, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Fox Hills Elementary School (663 students), Watford City High School (566 students), Badlands Elementary School (538 students).
Ranked schools in Watford City
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Dakota.
- 162Fox Hills Elementary SchoolWatford City · Public Elementary35.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 663 students
- 249Watford City Middle SchoolWatford City · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 509 students
- 346Badlands Elementary SchoolWatford City · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 538 students
- 443Watford City High SchoolWatford City · Public High17% Math proficiency · 566 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fox Hills Elementary School Watford City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 62.1 Top 50% | 35.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 663 |
| 2 | Watford City Middle School Watford City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 49.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 509 |
| 3 | Badlands Elementary School Watford City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 45.5 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 538 |
| 4 | Watford City High School Watford City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 43.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 566 |
Other schools in Watford City
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Watford City side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Watford City?
Fox Hills Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Watford City with a Success Index (US) of 62.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Watford City?
Watford City has 5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) educating 2,306 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Watford City?
The median Enrollment across schools in Watford City is 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.