For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 947 students in Mckenzie County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mckenzie County, ND are Horse Creek School, Watford City Middle School 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Mckenzie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mckenzie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horse Creek School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1812 Horse Creek Rd
Cartwright, ND 58838
(701) 828-3080
Cartwright, ND 58838
(701) 828-3080
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Watford City Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Third St Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Mandaree Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 3rd St Nw
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
1 Warrior Circle
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Mckenzie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 589
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Gr: K-6 | 17 students
Po Box 488
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mckenzie County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mckenzie County, ND include Horse Creek School, Watford City Middle School and Alexander High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mckenzie County?
5 public middle schools are located in Mckenzie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckenzie County?
Mckenzie County public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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