Best Public Schools in Casselton, ND

Summary:

The city of Casselton, North Dakota is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Central Cass Elementary School, Central Cass Middle School, and Central Cass High School. These schools are part of the Central Cass 17 school district.

Among the standout schools in Casselton, Central Cass Middle School consistently ranks among the top 5 middle schools in North Dakota, with a 5-star rating in 2022-2023. The school outperforms state and district averages in both math and reading proficiency, and has an impressively low chronic absenteeism rate of just 3%. Meanwhile, Central Cass High School maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 96.6% and a low dropout rate of 3%, indicating a strong focus on student success and retention.

Across the district, the schools have consistent spending per student of $10,594 and student-teacher ratios ranging from 15.4 to 16.9. However, the student populations are predominantly white, with limited racial diversity. This may reflect the overall demographics of the Casselton community. Additionally, the higher chronic absenteeism rates at the elementary (8%) and high school (6%) levels suggest areas for further investigation and potential improvement.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)	NDSA Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Cass Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	802 5th St N	Casselton	58012	Cass County	Central Cass 17	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 347-5352	388	26	15.1	12.6%	369 (95.1%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)			$10,594	$606	$9,989
Central Cass High School	Public	9-12	802 5th St N	Casselton	58012	Cass County	Central Cass 17	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 347-5352	306	20	15.1	13.1%	291 (95.1%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)			$10,594	$606	$9,989
Central Cass Middle School	Public	5-8	802 5th St N	Casselton	58012	Cass County	Central Cass 17	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 347-5352	338	19	17.6	12.7%	322 (95.3%)	4 (1.2%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	78.1	5^th of 24 public middle schools	79.2%		88	2^nd of 27 public middle schools	92.6%	3	48.0	64.0	$10,594	$606	$9,989

Cities Near Casselton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mapleton	7.9 mi	1
West Fargo	14.23 mi	17	17^th
Fargo	16.45 mi	31	15^th
Harwood	16.53 mi	1
Horace	17.4 mi	3	14^th

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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.

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.