For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 535 students in Mchenry County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mchenry County, ND are Velva High School, Drake High School and Tgu-granville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Mchenry County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mchenry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Velva High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 4th St W
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Grades: 7-12
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #33.
Tgu-granville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 6th St Sw
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Grades: PK-8
| 85 students
Rank: #44.
Tgu-towner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Mchenry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
706 3rd St W
Anamoose, ND 58710
(701) 465-3258
Anamoose, ND 58710
(701) 465-3258
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
411 Main
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Po Box 26
Upham, ND 58789
(701) 768-2531
Upham, ND 58789
(701) 768-2531
Grades: PK-3
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mchenry County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mchenry County, ND include Velva High School, Drake High School and Tgu-granville Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mchenry County?
5 public middle schools are located in Mchenry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry County?
Mchenry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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