📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 6 Rated Districts in Cass County, ND
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kindred Public School District 2 | Kindred | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #2 | Central Cass Public School District 17 | Casselton | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #3 | Northern Cass Public School District 97 | Hunter | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #4 | Maple Valley Public School District 4 | Tower City | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #5 | Fargo Public School District 1 | Fargo | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #6 | West Fargo Public School District 6 | West Fargo | 5/10 Average | 44th |
Best School Districts in Cass County, North Dakota (2026)
This page lists the 6 public school districts headquartered in Cass County, North Dakota that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in North Dakota, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Cass County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Cass County, North Dakota? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in Cass County, North Dakota, the highest-rated is Kindred Public School District 2 (Kindred), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 93rd percentile of North Dakota districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in North Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.