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Best Richland County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 845 students in Richland County, ND. The top-ranked public high schools in Richland County, ND are Hankinson High School, Richland Junior-senior High School and Wyndmere High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Richland County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wahpeton High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Richland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Hankinson High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
415 1st Ave Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Richland Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Main Ave
Colfax, ND 58018
(701) 372-3713
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Wyndmere High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Date Ave
Wyndmere, ND 58081
(701) 439-2287
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Lidgerwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
28 3rd Ave Se
Lidgerwood, ND 58053
(701) 538-7341
Gr: 7-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Fairmount High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E Main Ave
Fairmount, ND 58030
(701) 474-5469
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Wahpeton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1021 11th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-2604
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Richland County, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Richland County, ND include Hankinson High School, Richland Junior-senior High School and Wyndmere High School. Richland County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Dakota.
How many public high schools are located in Richland County?
6 public high schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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