For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 544 students in Traill County, ND. The top ranked public high schools in Traill County, ND are Central Valley High School, Hatton Eielson High School and May-port Cg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Traill County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Traill County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Dakota public high schools.
Traill County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillsboro 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Traill County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Hatton Eielson High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
503 4th St
Hatton, ND 58240
(701) 543-3456
Hatton, ND 58240
(701) 543-3456
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
May-port Cg High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Main St W
Mayville, ND 58257
(701) 788-2281
Mayville, ND 58257
(701) 788-2281
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Rank: #44.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12 4th St Ne
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4360
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4360
Grades: 7-12
| 232 students
Traill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gst Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 Arnold Ave
Portland, ND 58274
(701) 788-2004
Portland, ND 58274
(701) 788-2004
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Traill County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Traill County, ND include Central Valley High School, Hatton Eielson High School and May-port Cg High School. Traill County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Dakota.
How many public high schools are located in Traill County?
4 public high schools are located in Traill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Traill County?
Traill County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
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