For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,945 students in Grand Forks County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Forks County, ND are Thompson High School, Central 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 37% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% 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 78%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Red River High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Grand Forks County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thompson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 N 4th St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2375
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2375
Grades: 9-12
| 1,091 students
Rank: #33.
Red River High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2211 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2400
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Larimore High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Booth Ave
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2366
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2366
Grades: 7-12
| 188 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Northwood High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 Trojan Rd
Northwood, ND 58267
(701) 587-5221
Northwood, ND 58267
(701) 587-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 153 students
Rank: #66.
Community Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Stanford Rd Ste B
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-2777
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Grand Forks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1238 Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5000
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5000
Grades: PK-3
| 217 students
4068 35th Ave Ne
Inkster, ND 58244
(701) 865-4112
Inkster, ND 58244
(701) 865-4112
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Grand Forks Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
2400 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 787-4872
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 787-4872
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Grand Forks Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2400 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 746-2230
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 746-2230
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Inkster, ND 58244
(701) 869-2432
Inkster, ND 58244
(701) 869-2432
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
615 N 25th St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2310
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 Thompson High School, Central High School and Red River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grand Forks County?
6 public high schools are located in Grand Forks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Forks County?
Grand Forks County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Grand Forks County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Grand Forks County include: Central High School vs. Red River High School, Red River High School vs. Central High School, Northwood High School vs. Red River High School
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