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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in North Dakota at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in North Dakota offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in North Dakota
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Bismarck 1 School District
13,976 students | BISMARCK, ND
Grades PK, K-12 | 29 schools -
West Fargo 6 School District
12,680 students | WEST FARGO, ND
Grades PK, K-12 | 26 schools -
Fargo 1 School District
11,431 students | FARGO, ND
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 26 schools -
Minot 1 School District
7,715 students | MINOT, ND
Grades PK, K-12 | 22 schools -
Grand Forks 1 School District
7,604 students | GRAND FORKS, ND
Grades PK, K-12 | 19 schools
Reviews From Schools in North Dakota
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Current student
September 09, 2025
This school is on the middle of no ware with little funding but it's got cool people like noen so I'm happy
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Midway High School
Parent / Guardian
September 04, 2025
The principal of this school is something else. He ignores bullying, and when brought to their attention after continued reporting of harassment and physical harm, he says parents who express their... More
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Central Campus School
Parent / Guardian
August 13, 2025
Parents beware:
At WTCS, my child was bullied by an administrator’s son, parents are treated like free labor, families are milked for cash, and “Christian values” exist only as faded floor décor.
If... More
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Williston Trinity Christian School