Serving 80 students in grades 9-12, Griggs County Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Griggs County Central High School's student population of 80 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing Today's Students For Tomorrow's World
School Rankings
Griggs County Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griggs County Central High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#298 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
4%
5%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Griggs County Central High School's ranking?
Griggs County Central High School is ranked #298 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Griggs County Central High School?
The graduation rate of Griggs County Central High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Griggs County Central High School?
80 students attend Griggs County Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Griggs County Central High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griggs County Central High School?
Griggs County Central High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Griggs County Central High School offer ?
Griggs County Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Griggs County Central High School part of?
Griggs County Central High School is part of Griggs County Central 18 School District.
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