Dakota High School vs Richland Junior-Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Dakota, United States, 44 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota High School
Fargo · Public high · Grades 9–12
127 students
Richland Junior-Senior High School
Colfax · Public high · Grades 7–12
126 students
| Measure | Dakota High School Fargo, North Dakota | Richland Junior-Senior High School Colfax, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #126 of 128 | #20 of 128 |
| National rank | #16365 of 16,910 | #3662 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 127 | 126 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 44.5% |
| city | Fargo | Colfax |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland Junior-Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 12.7).
- •Richland Junior-Senior High School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 10%).
- •Richland Junior-Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 10%).
- •Richland Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 97.6%).
- •Richland Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.1).
- •Dakota High School is the larger school with 127 students compared with 126.
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 Dakota High School better than Richland Junior-Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Richland Junior-Senior High School ranks higher (68.6 vs 12.7 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 Dakota High School and Richland Junior-Senior High School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Fargo and Colfax in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota High School: 127. Richland Junior-Senior High School: 126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota High School and Richland Junior-Senior High School rank in North Dakota?
Dakota High School is 126th of 128 and Richland Junior-Senior High School is 20th of 128 among high schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).