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Richland Junior-Senior High School

Public Grades 7-12

6^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 125 North Dakota High Schools

Better than 95% of North Dakota high schools

Summary

Richland Junior-Senior High School, a public school serving grades 7-12 in Colfax, North Dakota, stands out as an exceptional educational institution. With a total enrollment of 127 students, the school is part of the Richland 44 School District, which is ranked 13th out of 134 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richland Junior-Senior High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in North Dakota, with a statewide ranking as high as 5th out of 121 schools in the 2021-2022 school year. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science compared to the state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 74.5% of Richland students were proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state average of 40%. Additionally, Richland's performance on the NDSA (North Dakota State Assessments) is impressive, with 10th-grade students consistently outperforming the state averages in Mathematics, Reading, and Science. The school has also maintained excellent graduation rates, with a 100% four-year graduation rate in the 2024-2025 and 2023-2024 school years, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools of Wyndmere High School, Wahpeton High School, and Kindred High School, Richland Junior-Senior High School stands out as the top performer in terms of academic achievement, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratio. This highlights the exceptional quality of education provided at Richland and the potential for the school to serve as a model for other schools in the region.

126

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,486

Per pupil spending ?

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 Main Ave
Colfax, ND 58018

(701) 372-3713

District: Richland 44

Feeder schools for Richland Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Richland Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.0%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2016 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Dakota average (54% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of North Dakota high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the North Dakota average (84%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg57%

North Dakota avg40%

6^th of 125

North Dakota public high schools ?

Top 5%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 134Richland 44 among North Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2014	67.3	41 of 136	69.9%	★★★★☆
2013	71.6	23 of 135	83.0%	★★★★☆
2012	62.7	42 of 124	66.1%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	90.3	6 of 125	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	72.6	24 of 122	80.3%	★★★★☆
2023	82.5	13 of 125	89.6%	★★★★★
2022	93.4	5 of 121	95.9%	★★★★★
2021	47.3	65 of 118	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2020	58.6	45 of 117	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.6	45 of 117	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.6	44 of 120	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.2	40 of 114	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	87.2	7 of 118	94.1%	★★★★★
2015	96.7	3 of 105	97.1%	★★★★★
2014	74.6	29 of 122	76.2%	★★★★☆
2013	75.6	20 of 122	83.6%	★★★★☆
2012	50.0	72 of 126	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2018	73.7	9 of 57	84.2%	★★★★☆
2016	85.4	3 of 55	94.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2018	60.6	22 of 57	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	79.2	7 of 55	87.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

Female (2018)84th percentile+21 vs school

Male (2018)61st percentile~ school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Reading74%+34 vs state

Math44%+4 vs state

Science44%+6 vs state

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Schools Near Richland Junior-Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)		A-Plus Reading (2025)		A-Plus Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 10th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 10th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 10th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richland Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	101 Main Ave	Colfax	58018	Richland County	Richland 44	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 372-3713	126	10	13.2	15.9%	121 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	90.3	6^th of 125 public high schools	95.2%		72.6	24^th of 122 public high schools	80.3%	18	44.5	44.5	74.5	74.5	44.5	44.5	$14,486	$319	$14,167
Kindred High School	Public	9-12	255 Dakota St	Kindred	58051	Cass County	Kindred 2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 428-3177	258	17	15.3	7.8%	244 (94.6%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	50.4	56^th of 125 public high schools	55.2%		84.7	11^th of 122 public high schools	91.0%	45	34.0	34.0	29.0	29.0	34.0	34.0	$16,294	$00	$16,294
Wahpeton High School	Public	9-12	1021 11th St N	Wahpeton	58075	Richland County	Wahpeton 37	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 642-2604	364	23	15.8	27.2%	309 (84.9%)	6 (1.6%)	21 (5.8%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	32.7	85^th of 125 public high schools	32.0%		37.5	82^nd of 122 public high schools	32.8%	3	24.0	24.0	34.0	34.0	24.0	24.0	$12,149	$2,543	$9,606
Wyndmere High School	Public	7-12	101 Date Ave	Wyndmere	58081	Richland County	Wyndmere 42	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 439-2287	120	11	10.6	17.5%	115 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.7	52^nd of 125 public high schools	58.4%		48.8	63^rd of 122 public high schools	48.4%	11	20.0	20.0	44.5	44.5	44.5	44.5	$14,553	$278	$14,275

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about Richland Junior-Senior High School

How many students attend Richland Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 126 students attended Richland Junior-Senior High School.

What district is Richland Junior-Senior High School in?

Richland 44

Is Richland Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Yes! Richland Junior-Senior High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 6^th of 125 North Dakota high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Richland Junior-Senior High School?

Students at Richland Junior-Senior High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Richland Junior-Senior High School?

Richland Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Richland Elementary School

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.