Top 5 Best Grand Forks County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,867 students in Grand Forks County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Forks County, ND are Community Alternative High School, Thompson High School and Red River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Forks County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Grand Forks County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public high schools.
Grand Forks County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public high school average of 26% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Grand Forks County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Community Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Stanford Rd Ste B
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
Thompson High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Grades: 7-12
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Red River High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2211 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,054 students
Rank: #44.
Northwood High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
420 Trojan Rd
Northwood, ND 58267
(701) 587-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 137 students
Rank: #55.
Central High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
115 N 4th St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2375
Grades: 9-12
| 1,138 students
Rank: #66.
Larimore High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Booth Ave
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2366
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Grand Forks County, ND

Grand Forks County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1238 Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5000
Grades: PK-3
| 217 students
4068 35th Ave Ne
Inkster, ND 58244
(701) 865-4112
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
2400 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 787-4872
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2400 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 746-2230
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Inkster, ND 58244
(701) 869-2432
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
615 N 25th St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2310
Grades: K-5
| 55 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Grand Forks County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Forks County, ND include Community Alternative High School, Thompson High School and Red River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grand Forks County, ND?
6 public high schools are located in Grand Forks County, ND.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Forks County, ND?
Grand Forks County, ND public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public high schools average of 26% (majority American Indian).

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