Fargo Davies High School vs Red River High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Dakota, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fargo Davies High School
Fargo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,277 students
Red River High School
Grand Forks · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,190 students
| Measure | Fargo Davies High School Fargo, North Dakota | Red River High School Grand Forks, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 128 | #64 of 128 |
| National rank | #3907 of 16,910 | #7194 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,277 | 1,190 |
| Enrollment | 1,277 | 1,190 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 35% |
| city | Fargo | Grand Forks |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fargo Davies High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 54.5).
- •Fargo Davies High School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •Fargo Davies High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Fargo Davies High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 20.4%).
- •Fargo Davies High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Fargo Davies High School is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 1,190.
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 Fargo Davies High School better than Red River High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fargo Davies High School ranks higher (67.6 vs 54.5 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 Fargo Davies High School and Red River High School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Fargo and Grand Forks in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fargo Davies High School: 1,277. Red River High School: 1,190. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fargo Davies High School and Red River High School rank in North Dakota?
Fargo Davies High School is 24th of 128 and Red River High School is 64th of 128 among high schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).