For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 330 students in Pembina County, ND. The top-ranked public high schools in Pembina County, ND are Cavalier High School, North Border-pembina High School and North Border-walhalla High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pembina County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Pembina County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Dakota public high schools.
Pembina County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cavalier 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 15% 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 Pembina County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cavalier High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Main St E
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Border-pembina High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 S 3rd St
Pembina, ND 58271
(701) 825-6261
Pembina, ND 58271
(701) 825-6261
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Border-walhalla High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 10th St
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Drayton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 S 5th St
Drayton, ND 58225
(701) 454-3324
Drayton, ND 58225
(701) 454-3324
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Pembina County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 410
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 7%
318 Madison Ave
Neche, ND 58265
(701) 886-7604
Neche, ND 58265
(701) 886-7604
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Pembina Spec Ed Cooperative (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
106b Division Ave N
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8080
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8080
375 Heritage
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424
Gr: PK-6 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
375 Heritage
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
4013 Euclid Ave
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163
Gr: K-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pembina County, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pembina County, ND include Cavalier High School, North Border-pembina High School and North Border-walhalla High School. Pembina County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Dakota.
How many public high schools are located in Pembina County?
4 public high schools are located in Pembina County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pembina County?
Pembina County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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