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Carrington High School

Q: Is Carrington High School a good school?

Carrington High School ranks 23 rd of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

23^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 125 North Dakota High Schools

Better than 82% of North Dakota high schools

Summary

Carrington High School is a public high school in Carrington, North Dakota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 242 students. This school is part of the Carrington 49 school district, which is ranked 12th out of 134 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carrington High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in North Dakota, with a statewide ranking of 2nd in 2021-2022 and 1st in 2020-2021. This is reflected in their strong test scores, with students performing significantly better than the state average in Math, Reading, and Science across all grade levels. The school has also maintained an impressive four-year graduation rate, reaching 100% in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years, well above the state average.

Compared to the nearby New Rockford-Sheyenne High School, located about 16 miles away, Carrington High School has significantly higher academic performance and a higher statewide ranking. While Carrington High School serves a relatively more affluent student population, with a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education for all students is evident in their exceptional academic outcomes.

254

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,594

Per pupil spending ?

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 3rd Ave S
Carrington, ND 58421

(701) 652-3136

District: Carrington 49

Feeder schools for Carrington High School:

Elementary:

Carrington Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

American Indian:

3.1%

Hispanic:

2.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 99th percentile in 2021 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Dakota average (46% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of North Dakota high schools

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

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 99th-percentile peak (2021) to 82nd (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Math scores 12 pts below the North Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg61%

North Dakota avg40%

23^rd of 125

North Dakota public high schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 134Carrington 49 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	83.4	9 of 136	93.4%	★★★★★
2013	79.4	10 of 135	92.6%	★★★★★
2012	67.2	33 of 124	73.4%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	74.7	23 of 125	81.6%	★★★★☆
2024	76.8	22 of 122	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	89.1	4 of 125	96.8%	★★★★★
2022	94.8	2 of 121	98.3%	★★★★★
2021	99.1	1 of 118	99.2%	★★★★★
2020	76.1	18 of 117	84.6%	★★★★☆
2019	76.1	18 of 117	84.6%	★★★★☆
2018	83.3	7 of 120	94.2%	★★★★★
2017	91.6	4 of 114	96.5%	★★★★★
2016	60.5	44 of 118	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	72.6	20 of 105	81.0%	★★★★☆
2014	61.8	45 of 122	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	43.0	85 of 122	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	36.6	97 of 126	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	47.4	33 of 65	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	82.1	9 of 63	85.7%	★★★★☆
2023	89.1	4 of 57	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	88.9	3 of 54	94.4%	★★★★★
2021	98.4	2 of 54	96.3%	★★★★★
2020	67.0	19 of 58	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.0	19 of 58	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	92.0	1 of 57	98.2%	★★★★★
2017	89.2	3 of 51	94.1%	★★★★★
2016	62.6	20 of 55	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	51.6	24 of 47	48.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2020	97.7	1 of 24	95.8%	★★★★★
2019	97.7	1 of 24	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	76.8	5 of 26	80.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	98.9	1 of 65	98.5%	★★★★★
2024	59.7	21 of 63	66.7%	★★★★☆
2023	73.6	9 of 57	84.2%	★★★★☆
2022	93.9	2 of 54	96.3%	★★★★★
2021	99.1	1 of 54	98.1%	★★★★★
2020	88.7	3 of 58	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	88.7	3 of 58	94.8%	★★★★★
2018	62.5	19 of 57	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	84.4	7 of 51	86.3%	★★★★☆
2016	69.4	17 of 55	69.1%	★★★★☆
2015	82.1	5 of 47	89.4%	★★★★★

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

Male (2025)98th percentile+17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2020)96th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2025)49th percentile-32 vs school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Reading70%+30 vs state

Science40%~ state avg

Math30%-12 vs state

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Schools Near Carrington 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
Carrington High School	Public	7-12	100 3rd Ave S	Carrington	58421	Foster County	Carrington 49	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 652-3136	254	21	12.3	13.4%	229 (90.2%)	3 (1.2%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	74.7	23^rd of 125 public high schools	81.6%		76.8	22^nd of 122 public high schools	82.0%	1	29.5	29.5	69.5	69.5	39.5	39.5	$11,594	$1,951	$9,643
New Rockford-Sheyenne High School	Public	6-12	437 1st Ave N	New Rockford	58356	Eddy County	New Rockford-Sheyenne 2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 947-5036	161	17	9.3	31.1%	137 (85.1%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	41.3	68^th of 125 public high schools	45.6%		52.3	54^th of 122 public high schools	55.7%	14	29.5	29.5	29.5	29.5	29.0	29.0	$11,237	$541	$10,696

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 Carrington High School

Is Carrington High School a good school?

Carrington High School ranks 23^rd of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Carrington High School in?

Carrington 49

What is the racial makeup of Carrington High School?

Students at Carrington High School are 90% White, 3% American Indian, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Carrington High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 254 students attended Carrington High School.

What schools feed into Carrington High School?

Carrington High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carrington 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.