For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 76 students in Cando, ND.
The top ranked public high school in Cando, ND is North Star High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cando, ND public high school have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Cando have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Cando, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Star High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Cando, ND (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Gr: 7-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cando, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Cando, ND include North Star High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cando?
1 public high schools are located in Cando.
What is the racial composition of students in Cando?
Cando public high schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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