For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 717 students in Walsh County, ND.
The top-ranked public high schools in Walsh County, ND are Midway High School, Fordville-lankin High School and Park River Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walsh County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Walsh County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Walsh County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grafton High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Walsh County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midway High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Fordville-lankin High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Park River Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Valley-edinburg High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 5th St S
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Grafton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1548 School Road
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Minto High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 4th St
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Walsh County, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Walsh County, ND include Midway High School, Fordville-lankin High School and Park River Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Walsh County?
6 public high schools are located in Walsh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walsh County?
Walsh County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% 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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