Best Schools in McKenzie County, ND
McKenzie County, ND has 20 public schools (8 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,020 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in McKenzie County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McKenzie County, ND
The top high schools in McKenzie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alexander High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander 2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 125 Students
2. Watford City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mckenzie Co 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 477 Students
3. Williston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williston Basin 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1363 Students
4. New Town High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Town 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
5. Eight Mile High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eight Mile 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
6. Wolves Center Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mckenzie Co 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 17 Students
7. Beach High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beach 3 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 129 Students
8. Mandaree High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mandaree 36 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 45 Students
Best Middle Schools in McKenzie County, ND
The top middle schools in McKenzie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watford City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mckenzie Co 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 455 Students
2. New Town Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Town 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 158 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McKenzie County, ND
The top elementary schools in McKenzie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edwin Loe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Town 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 558 Students
2. Badlands Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mckenzie Co 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 566 Students
3. Fox Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mckenzie Co 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 489 Students
4. Alexander Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 196 Students
5. Eight Mile Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eight Mile 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 232 Students
6. Mcvay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williston Basin 7 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 423 Students
7. Mandaree Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mandaree 36 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 134 Students
8. Horse Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horse Creek 32 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 12 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McKenzie County, ND
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McKenzie County, ND has a total population of 14,704 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McKenzie County, ND
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood McKenzie County, ND.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McKenzie County, ND.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McKenzie County, ND.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit McKenzie County, ND Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McKenzie County, ND
How many schools are in McKenzie County, ND?
McKenzie County, ND has 20 public schools: 8 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,020 students in total.
How do schools in McKenzie County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in McKenzie County score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in McKenzie County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McKenzie County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mckenzie County
4 places in Mckenzie County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Watford City (5)
- Alexander (2)
- Mandaree (2)
- Cartwright (1)
School districts (1)
- Mckenzie Co 1 (5 schools)