For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 930 students in Mclean County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Mclean County, ND are White Shield High School, Wilton High School and Garrison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mclean County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Mclean County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Mclean County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garrison 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 34% 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 Mclean County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Shield High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Warrior St
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #22.
Wilton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 Dakota Ave
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Grades: 6-12
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
Garrison High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 5th Ave Ne
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2818
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2818
Grades: 7-12
| 166 students
Rank: #44.
Turtle Lake-mercer High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 3rd Ave W
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: #55.
Washburn High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
713 7th Street
Washburn, ND 58577
(701) 462-3221
Washburn, ND 58577
(701) 462-3221
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
Rank: #66.
Max High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Highway 83 Nw
Max, ND 58759
(701) 679-2685
Max, ND 58759
(701) 679-2685
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Rank: #77.
Underwood High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Summit St
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 2nd Ave. West
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Grades: K-12
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mclean County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Mclean County, ND include White Shield High School, Wilton High School and Garrison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mclean County?
8 public high schools are located in Mclean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclean County?
Mclean County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Mclean County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mclean County include: Turtle Lake-mercer High School vs. Washburn High School, Turtle Lake-mercer High School vs. Underwood High School, Underwood High School vs. Washburn High School
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