Best Mercer County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 371 students in Mercer County, ND.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mercer County, ND are Hazen High School and Beulah High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Mercer County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Beulah 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 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Mercer County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazen High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
520 1st Ave Ne
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-2345
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Beulah High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
204 5th St Nw
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mercer County, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mercer County, ND include Hazen High School and Beulah High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mercer County?
2 public high schools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mercer County include: Beulah High School vs. Hazen High School, Hazen High School vs. Beulah High School

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