Central High School vs North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Dakota, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Grand Forks · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,115 students
North High School
Fargo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,110 students
| Measure | Central High School Grand Forks, North Dakota | North High School Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 128 | #37 of 128 |
| National rank | #8707 of 16,910 | #5070 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,115 | 1,110 |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 1,110 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Grand Forks | Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 48.7).
- •North High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •North High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •North High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 33.8%).
- •North High School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.6).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 1,110.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central High School better than North High School?
On the Success Index (US), North High School ranks higher (62.9 vs 48.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central High School and North High School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Grand Forks and Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 1,115. North High School: 1,110. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and North High School rank in North Dakota?
Central High School is 83rd of 128 and North High School is 37th of 128 among high schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).