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Thompson High School

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Thompson High School ranks 48 th of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

48^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 125 North Dakota High Schools

Better than 62% of North Dakota high schools

Summary

Thompson High School is a public high school located in Thompson, North Dakota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 260 students. The school is part of the Thompson 61 school district, which is ranked 22 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Thompson High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in North Dakota, with a peak ranking of 9th out of 118 schools in the 2020-2021 school year.

Thompson High School has demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in reading and science, with 49% of students proficient or better in these subjects, significantly higher than the state averages. However, the school's performance in mathematics lags behind the state average. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 82.4% to 97.3% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average. Compared to nearby schools like Hatton Eielson High School and Central Valley High School, Thompson High School generally outperforms them in academic performance, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratio.

One interesting finding is that female students at Thompson High School have performed particularly well, ranking 4th out of 65 ND high schools in the 2024-2025 school year, while male students ranked 25th. This suggests that the school may be effective in supporting the academic achievement of female students. While Thompson High School excels in many areas, its performance in mathematics is an area that could benefit from further attention and improvement efforts.

280

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,364

Per pupil spending ?

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278

(701) 599-2765

District: Thompson 61

Feeder schools for Thompson High School:

Elementary:

Thompson Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Two or more races:

4.6%

African American:

1.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 64th percentile in 2016 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓90% graduate in 4 years — above the North Dakota average (84%)

✓Above the North Dakota median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Math scores 22 pts below the North Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg55%

North Dakota avg40%

48^th of 125

North Dakota public high schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 134Thompson 61 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	89.3	4 of 136	97.1%	★★★★★
2013	57.2	64 of 135	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	69.6	25 of 124	79.8%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	57.3	48 of 125	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.2	36 of 122	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	76.7	19 of 125	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	73.7	19 of 121	84.3%	★★★★☆
2021	86.9	9 of 118	92.4%	★★★★★
2020	78.0	15 of 117	87.2%	★★★★☆
2019	78.0	15 of 117	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	70.9	26 of 120	78.3%	★★★★☆
2017	91.6	4 of 114	96.5%	★★★★★
2016	62.3	42 of 118	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	88.6	6 of 122	95.1%	★★★★★
2013	81.9	13 of 122	89.3%	★★★★★
2012	70.9	36 of 126	71.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	83.7	4 of 65	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	39.5	41 of 63	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	88.9	5 of 57	91.2%	★★★★★
2022	63.2	14 of 54	74.1%	★★★★☆
2021	78.2	8 of 54	85.2%	★★★★☆
2020	74.7	11 of 58	81.0%	★★★★☆
2019	74.7	11 of 58	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	63.9	21 of 57	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	98.1	2 of 51	96.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	54.6	25 of 65	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.5	15 of 63	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	73.1	10 of 57	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	61.4	13 of 54	75.9%	★★★★☆
2021	92.3	3 of 54	94.4%	★★★★★
2020	90.1	2 of 58	96.6%	★★★★★
2019	90.1	2 of 58	96.6%	★★★★★
2018	92.8	2 of 57	96.5%	★★★★★
2017	94.9	1 of 51	98.0%	★★★★★

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 (2025)94th percentile+32 vs school

Male (2025)62nd percentile~ school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Reading49%+9 vs state

Science49%+11 vs state

Math19%-22 vs state

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Schools Near Thompson 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
Thompson High School	Public	7-12	424 3rd St	Thompson	58278	Grand Forks County	Thompson 61	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 599-2765	280	22	12.8	6.4%	258 (92.1%)	4 (1.4%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	57.3	48^th of 125 public high schools	61.6%		61.2	36^th of 122 public high schools	70.5%	12	19.0	19.0	49.0	49.0	49.0	49.0	$10,364	$52	$10,313
Red River High School	Public	9-12	2211 17th Ave S	Grand Forks	58201	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 746-2400	1,190	85	14.0	20.4%	816 (68.6%)	85 (7.1%)	105 (8.8%)	41 (3.4%)	24 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	119 (10.0%)	43.4	65^th of 125 public high schools	48.0%		57.8	40^th of 122 public high schools	67.2%	25	25.0	25.0	33.0	33.0	35.0	35.0	$13,183	$1,537	$11,646
Central Valley High School	Public	7-12	1556 Highway 81 NE	Buxton	58218	Traill County	Central Valley 3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 847-2220	101	7	14.4	19.8%	93 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.4	43^rd of 125 public high schools	65.6%		82.3	15^th of 122 public high schools	87.7%	28	20.0	20.0	74.5	74.5	34.5	34.5	$14,158	$477	$13,681
Community Alternative High School	Public	9-12	500 Stanford Rd Ste B	Grand Forks	58203	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 795-2777	73	10	7.6	52.1%	36 (49.3%)	5 (6.8%)	12 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (19.2%)								(n/a)							$20,548	$1,887	$18,660
Central High School	Public	9-12	115 N 4th St	Grand Forks	58203	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 746-2375	1,115	82	13.5	33.8%	673 (60.4%)	60 (5.4%)	156 (14.0%)	22 (2.0%)	37 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	165 (14.8%)	58.1	47^th of 125 public high schools	62.4%		49.7	61^st of 122 public high schools	50.0%	14	27.0	27.0	44.0	44.0	41.0	41.0	$13,398	$589	$12,809
Hatton Eielson High School	Public	7-12	503 4th St	Hatton	58240	Traill County	Hatton Eielson 7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 543-3455	74	11	6.8	20.3%	65 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	69.6	29^th of 125 public high schools	76.8%		90	6^th of 122 public high schools	95.1%	23	44.5	44.5	74.5	74.5	20.0	20.0	$16,604	$1,027	$15,577

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 Thompson High School

How many students attend Thompson High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 280 students attended Thompson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Thompson High School?

Students at Thompson High School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Thompson High School?

Thompson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Thompson Elementary School

What district is Thompson High School in?

Thompson 61

Is Thompson High School a good school?

Thompson High School ranks 48^th of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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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.