For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 914 students in Mckenzie County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Mckenzie County, ND are Mandaree High School, Wolves Center Academy and Alexander High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckenzie County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Mckenzie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Mckenzie County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watford City High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Mckenzie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mandaree High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 3rd St Nw
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Wolves Center Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
908 4th Avenue Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Alexander High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Delaney St
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Grades: 7-12
| 132 students
Rank: #44.
Watford City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2313 Wolves Den Pkwy
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Warrior Circle
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: K-12
| 197 students
Mckenzie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 589
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
Po Box 488
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: 6-8
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mckenzie County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Mckenzie County, ND include Mandaree High School, Wolves Center Academy and Alexander High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mckenzie County?
5 public high schools are located in Mckenzie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckenzie County?
Mckenzie County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
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