Northern Cass High School vs Park River Area High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Dakota, United States, 146 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Cass High School
Hunter · Public high · Grades 9–12
205 students
Park River Area High School
Park River · Public high · Grades 7–12
195 students
| Measure | Northern Cass High School Hunter, North Dakota | Park River Area High School Park River, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #67 of 128 | #18 of 128 |
| National rank | #7300 of 16,910 | #3217 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 205 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.8% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 49.5% |
| city | Hunter | Park River |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park River Area High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 54.1).
- •Park River Area High School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Park River Area High School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Northern Cass High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 29.7%).
- •Park River Area High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.8).
- •Northern Cass High School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 195.
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 Northern Cass High School better than Park River Area High School?
On the Success Index (US), Park River Area High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 54.1 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 Northern Cass High School and Park River Area High School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Hunter and Park River in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Cass High School: 205. Park River Area High School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Cass High School and Park River Area High School rank in North Dakota?
Northern Cass High School is 67th of 128 and Park River Area High School is 18th of 128 among high schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).