For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,558 students in Fargo, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Fargo, ND are Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy, North High School and South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fargo, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Fargo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Fargo, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, 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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Dakota public high school average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Fargo, ND (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 42 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North High School
Magnet 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
| 1,083 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
South High School
Magnet 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
| 961 students
Rank: #44.
Fargo Davies High School
Magnet 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
| 1,363 students
Rank: #55.
Dakota High School
Magnet 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
| 109 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
Fargo, North Dakota 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
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
1026 10th St North
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Grades: 3-5
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fargo, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Fargo, ND include Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy, North High School and South High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fargo?
6 public high schools are located in Fargo.
What is the racial composition of students in Fargo?
Fargo public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Dakota public high schools average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Fargo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fargo include: South High School vs. North High School, North High School vs. South High School, Fargo Davies High School vs. North High School
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