For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 712 students in Walsh County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Walsh County, ND are Valley-edinburg High School, Midway High School and Fordville-lankin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walsh County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Walsh County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Walsh County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grafton High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Walsh County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley-edinburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 5th St S
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Rank: #22.
Midway High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #33.
Fordville-lankin High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Park River Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Grades: 7-12
| 196 students
Rank: #55.
Grafton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1548 School Road
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #66.
Minto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 4th St
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Walsh County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Park St
Adams, ND 58210
(701) 944-2745
Adams, ND 58210
(701) 944-2745
Grades: K-6
| 27 students
1540 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1739
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1739
Grades: PK-6
| 510 students
600 5th St South
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
600 5th St South
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Po Box 127
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
1548 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
1556 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1469
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1469
Grades: 7-8
| 139 students
Po Box 126
Lankin, ND 58250
(701) 593-6232
Lankin, ND 58250
(701) 593-6232
Grades: 1-6
| 47 students
102 Nash Dr
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1891
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1891
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
North Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1540 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-3705
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-3705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Upper Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
516 Cooper Ave
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-2574
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-2574
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2040 Myrtle Ave
Hoople, ND 58243
(701) 894-6226
Hoople, ND 58243
(701) 894-6226
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Walsh County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Walsh County, ND include Valley-edinburg High School, Midway High School and Fordville-lankin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Walsh County?
6 public high schools are located in Walsh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walsh County?
Walsh County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 27% (majority American Indian).
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