For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 388 students in Mchenry County, ND.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mchenry County, ND are Tgu-granville High School, Tgu-towner High School and Velva High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Mchenry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public high schools.
Mchenry County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Velva High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Mchenry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tgu-granville High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 6th St Sw
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Tgu-towner High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Velva High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 4th St W
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Drake High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 Main St
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Mchenry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
706 3rd St W
Anamoose, ND 58710
(701) 465-3258
Anamoose, ND 58710
(701) 465-3258
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
411 Main
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mchenry County, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mchenry County, ND include Tgu-granville High School, Tgu-towner High School and Velva High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mchenry County?
5 public high schools are located in Mchenry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry County?
Mchenry County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Mchenry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mchenry County include: Tgu-towner High School vs. Tgu-granville High School, Velva High School vs. Tgu-granville High School, Drake High School vs. Tgu-granville High School
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