For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 84 students in Turtle Lake, ND.
The top ranked public high school in Turtle Lake, ND is Turtle Lake-mercer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turtle Lake, ND public high school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Turtle Lake have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Turtle Lake, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Turtle Lake-mercer High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 1% 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 Turtle Lake, ND (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turtle Lake-mercer High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 3rd Ave W
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Gr: 7-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Turtle Lake, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Turtle Lake, ND include Turtle Lake-mercer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Turtle Lake?
1 public high schools are located in Turtle Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Turtle Lake?
Turtle Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
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