For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 947 students in Mckenzie County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mckenzie County, ND are Horse Creek School, Watford City Middle School 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Mckenzie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mckenzie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horse Creek School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1812 Horse Creek Rd
Cartwright, ND 58838
(701) 828-3080
Cartwright, ND 58838
(701) 828-3080
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Watford City Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Third St Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Alexander High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Delaney St
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Grades: 7-12
| 132 students
Rank: #44.
Mandaree Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 3rd St Nw
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Warrior Circle
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: K-12
| 197 students
Mckenzie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 589
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
Po Box 488
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: 6-8
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mckenzie County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mckenzie County, ND include Horse Creek School, Watford City Middle School and Alexander High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mckenzie County?
5 public middle schools are located in Mckenzie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckenzie County?
Mckenzie County public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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