For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 914 students in Mckenzie County, ND.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mckenzie County, ND are Mandaree High School, Wolves Center Academy and Alexander High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckenzie County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Mckenzie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Mckenzie County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watford City High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public high school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mckenzie County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mandaree High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 3rd St Nw
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Wolves Center Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
908 4th Avenue Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Alexander High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Delaney St
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Watford City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2313 Wolves Den Pkwy
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
17 Warrior Way
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Gr: K-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
2112 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Mckenzie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 589
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Gr: K-6 | 17 students
Po Box 488
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mckenzie County, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mckenzie County, ND include Mandaree High School, Wolves Center Academy and Alexander High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mckenzie County?
5 public high schools are located in Mckenzie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckenzie County?
Mckenzie County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public high schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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