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Ray High School

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Ray High School ranks 49 th of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

49^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 125 North Dakota High Schools

Better than 61% of North Dakota high schools

Summary

Ray High School is a public high school located in Ray, North Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 118 students. The school is part of the Nesson 2 School District, which is ranked 70 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ray High School has shown fluctuating academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 33rd to 86th out of North Dakota high schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's performance on state assessments was mixed, with 39.5% of students proficient or better in Math and Reading, matching the district average but exceeding the state average in Math. However, the school's Science proficiency rate of 29.5% was slightly below the district and state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate in the 2024-2025 school year was 84.2%, slightly below the state average.

Compared to the nearby Tioga High School, which is located about 10.8 miles away, Ray High School has a higher statewide ranking and generally better academic performance on state assessments. Tioga High School also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, Ray High School's female students have performed better than their male counterparts in recent years, which could provide valuable insights for the school to address and improve overall student outcomes.

119

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,548

Per pupil spending ?

16%

Free/discounted lunch ?

224 2nd Ave W
Ray, ND 58849

(701) 568-3301

District: Nesson 2

Feeder schools for Ray High School:

Elementary:

Ray Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.2%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Hispanic:

5.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 69th percentile in 2016 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓91% graduate in 4 years — above the North Dakota average (84%)

✓Above the North Dakota median (61st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg41%

North Dakota avg40%

49^th of 125

North Dakota public high schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

70^th of 134Nesson 2 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	56.1	49 of 125	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	38.3	80 of 122	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.6	86 of 125	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.6	47 of 121	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.2	33 of 118	72.0%	★★★★☆
2020	36.6	85 of 117	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.6	85 of 117	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	53.4	62 of 120	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	29.9	91 of 114	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	66.6	37 of 118	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.2	48 of 105	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	24.4	105 of 122	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	36.1	93 of 122	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	52.4	64 of 126	49.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	78.8	6 of 65	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	44.3	34 of 57	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	32.6	45 of 65	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.7	31 of 57	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Female (2025)91st percentile+30 vs school

Male (2025)31st percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Math40%~ state avg

Reading40%~ state avg

Science30%-8 vs state

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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
Ray High School	Public	9-12	224 2nd Ave W	Ray	58849	Williams County	Nesson 2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 568-3301	119	10	11.6	16.0%	99 (83.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.2%)	56.1	49^th of 125 public high schools	60.8%		38.3	80^th of 122 public high schools	34.4%	31	39.5	39.5	39.5	39.5	29.5	29.5	$14,548	$303	$14,244
Tioga High School	Public	7-12	303 N Linda St	Tioga	58852	Williams County	Tioga 15	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 664-3606	220	17	13.0	10.5%	173 (78.6%)	3 (1.4%)	35 (15.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	26.4	96^th of 125 public high schools	23.2%		21.8	98^th of 122 public high schools	19.7%	2	19.5	19.5	19.5	19.5	29.5	29.5	$17,747	$195	$17,552

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 Ray High School

Is Ray High School a good school?

Ray High School ranks 49^th of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Ray High School in?

Nesson 2

How many students attend Ray High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 119 students attended Ray High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ray High School?

Students at Ray High School are 83% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What schools feed into Ray High School?

Ray High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ray 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.