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2 schools in Lignite

North Dakota · Public K-12

From elementary through high school, Lignite runs 2 public K-12 schools (1 elementary and 1 high), with combined enrollment of about 95.

4-year change in Lignite

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
95
-10 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
167
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
95
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
BURKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-0652
BURKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh07-1243

About Lignite

Across Lignite, North Dakota, 2 public schools instructs about 95 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Average school size in Lignite is around 48 students, 80% meaningfully below the North Dakota average of about 238.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Lignite has shrank 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 105 students to 95.

On this page, the community for Lignite discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lignite?
Lignite, North Dakota has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 95 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lignite?
Lignite has 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest public school in Lignite?
BURKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the largest public school in Lignite by enrollment, with approximately 52 students.
What school districts serve Lignite?
Lignite public schools are operated by BURKE CENTRAL 36.
What grade levels do public schools in Lignite cover?
Public schools in Lignite serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.