For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 544 students in Traill County, ND. The top ranked public high schools in Traill County, ND are Central Valley High School, Hatton Eielson High School and Hillsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Traill County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Traill County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public high schools.
Traill County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillsboro High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Traill County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hatton Eielson High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
503 4th St
Hatton, ND 58240
(701) 543-3456
Hatton, ND 58240
(701) 543-3456
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 4th St Ne
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4360
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4360
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
May-port Cg High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Main St W
Mayville, ND 58257
(701) 788-2281
Mayville, ND 58257
(701) 788-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Traill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gst Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 Arnold Ave
Portland, ND 58274
(701) 788-2004
Portland, ND 58274
(701) 788-2004
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Traill County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Traill County, ND include Central Valley High School, Hatton Eielson High School and Hillsboro High School. Traill County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Dakota.
How many public high schools are located in Traill County?
4 public high schools are located in Traill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Traill County?
Traill County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
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