Best Schools in McLean County, ND
McLean County, ND has 23 public schools (11 high, 0 middle, 11 elementary) serving 3,008 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in McLean County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McLean County, ND
The top high schools in McLean County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Velva High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Velva 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 216 Students
2. Turtle Lake-mercer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turtle Lake-mercer 72 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students
3. Drake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drake 57 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 73 Students
4. Underwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Underwood 8 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 98 Students
5. Wilton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 113 Students
6. Garrison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrison 51 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 162 Students
7. Washburn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washburn 4 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students
8. Parshall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parshall 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 145 Students
9. North Shore Plaza High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis And Clark 161 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 72 Students
10. Max High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Max 50 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 73 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McLean County, ND
The top elementary schools in McLean County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Velva Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Velva 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
2. Wilton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
3. Anamoose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anamoose 14 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 71 Students
4. North Shore Plaza Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis And Clark 161 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 134 Students
5. Bob Callies Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrison 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 226 Students
6. Max Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Max 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 82 Students
7. Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turtle Lake-mercer 72 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 105 Students
8. Washburn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washburn 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 199 Students
9. Parshall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parshall 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 Students
10. Underwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Underwood 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McLean County, ND
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McLean County, ND has a total population of 9,771 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McLean 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 McLean County, ND.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McLean County, ND.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McLean 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 McLean County, ND Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McLean County, ND
How many schools are in McLean County, ND?
McLean County, ND has 23 public schools: 11 high schools, 0 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 3,008 students in total.
How do schools in McLean County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in McLean County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in McLean County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McLean 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near McLean County, ND
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mclean County
7 places in Mclean County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Garrison (2)
- Max (2)
- Turtle Lake (2)
- Underwood (2)
- Washburn (2)
- White Shield (2)
- Wilton (2)