Top 5 Best Fargo Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,442 students in Fargo, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Fargo, ND are North High School, Dakota High School and Fargo Davies High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fargo, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Fargo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Fargo, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fargo Davies High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Dakota public high school average of 26% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Fargo, ND (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 17th Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,046 students
Rank: #22.
Dakota High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
Fargo Davies High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7150 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,337 students
Rank: #44.
South High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1840 15th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 889 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 7th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Grades: 6-7
| 1,043 students
1035 16th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
424 9th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 241-4858
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
415 North 4th Street
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-1000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Fargo Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
415 4th St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-1012
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
555 8th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Grades: K-2
| 219 students
1026 10th St North
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Grades: 3-5
| 144 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Fargo, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Fargo, ND include North High School, Dakota High School and Fargo Davies High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fargo, ND?
5 public high schools are located in Fargo, ND.
What is the racial composition of students in Fargo, ND?
Fargo, ND public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Dakota public high schools average of 26% (majority American Indian).

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