For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 8,170 students in Cass County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Cass County, ND are Northern Cass High School, Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy and North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass 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 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Cass County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fargo Davies High School, with 93% 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 Black), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Cass County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Cass High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16021 18th St Se
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 7th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
North High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 17th Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-2400
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,112 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
South High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1840 15th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 910 students
Rank: #55.
Fargo Davies High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7150 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-5600
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,339 students
Rank: #66.
Maple Valley High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 Broadway St
Tower City, ND 58071
(701) 749-2570
Tower City, ND 58071
(701) 749-2570
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Rank: #77.
Kindred High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
255 Dakota St
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3177
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3177
Grades: 7-12
| 412 students
Rank: #88.
Central Cass High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 5th St N
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Rank: #99.
West Fargo High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 9th St E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2050
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,393 students
Rank: #1010.
West Fargo Sheyenne High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 40th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,398 students
Rank: #1111.
Dakota High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2800
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
415 North 4th Street
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-1000
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-1000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
8100 Lakeview Drive
Horace, ND 58047
(701) 356-2070
Horace, ND 58047
(701) 356-2070
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
Rank: n/an/a
311 1st Avenue East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2008
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2008
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: n/an/a
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Grades: 6-7
| 1,043 students
1035 16th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Cass County Career And Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
115 4th Ave
Davenport, ND 58021
(701) 428-3388
Davenport, ND 58021
(701) 428-3388
Grades: PK-1
| 104 students
424 9th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 241-4858
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 241-4858
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fargo Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
415 4th St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-1012
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-1012
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
555 8th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Grades: K-2
| 219 students
630 May Ave
Page, ND 58064
(701) 668-2520
Page, ND 58064
(701) 668-2520
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1026 10th St North
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Grades: 3-5
| 144 students
Rural Cass Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
300 1st St
Mapleton, ND 58059
(701) 282-4538
Mapleton, ND 58059
(701) 282-4538
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
800 40th Ave East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Grades: 8
| n/a students
109 3rd St East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2102
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2102
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
400 Dakota Ave Nw
Buffalo, ND 58011
(701) 633-5183
Buffalo, ND 58011
(701) 633-5183
Grades: PK-3
| 67 students
800 40th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Grades: 8
| 97 students
West Fargo Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2003
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2003
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cass County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Cass County, ND include Northern Cass High School, Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy and North High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cass County?
15 public high schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cass County include: West Fargo High School vs. West Fargo Sheyenne High School, South High School vs. North High School, North High School vs. South High School
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