Des Lacs-Burlington High School vs Rugby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Dakota, United States, 116 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Des Lacs-Burlington High School
Des Lacs · Public high · Grades 7–12
294 students
Rugby High School
Rugby · Public high · Grades 7–12
304 students
| Measure | Des Lacs-Burlington High School Des Lacs, North Dakota | Rugby High School Rugby, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #59 of 128 | #12 of 128 |
| National rank | #6606 of 16,910 | #2602 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 294 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 57% |
| city | Des Lacs | Rugby |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rugby High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 56.8).
- •Rugby High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34.5%).
- •Rugby High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Des Lacs-Burlington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 23%).
- •Rugby High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.8).
- •Rugby High School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 294.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Des Lacs-Burlington High School better than Rugby High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rugby High School ranks higher (72.9 vs 56.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Des Lacs-Burlington High School and Rugby High School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Des Lacs and Rugby in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Des Lacs-Burlington High School: 294. Rugby High School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Des Lacs-Burlington High School and Rugby High School rank in North Dakota?
Des Lacs-Burlington High School is 59th of 128 and Rugby High School is 12th of 128 among high schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).