Red River High School vs Thompson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Dakota, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Red River High School
Grand Forks · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,190 students
Thompson High School
Thompson · Public high · Grades 7–12
280 students
| Measure | Red River High School Grand Forks, North Dakota | Thompson High School Thompson, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #64 of 128 | #11 of 128 |
| National rank | #7194 of 16,910 | #2522 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,190 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 1,190 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 6.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| city | Grand Forks | Thompson |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 54.5).
- •Thompson High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Thompson High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Thompson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 20.4%).
- •Thompson High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Red River High School is the larger school with 1,190 students compared with 280.
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 Red River High School better than Thompson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson High School ranks higher (73.3 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 Red River High School and Thompson High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Grand Forks and Thompson in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Red River High School: 1,190. Thompson High School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Red River High School and Thompson High School rank in North Dakota?
Red River High School is 64th of 128 and Thompson High School is 11th of 128 among high schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).