For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,902 students in Williams County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Williams County, ND are Grenora High School, Ray High School and Tioga High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williams County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Williams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Williams County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tioga 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Williams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grenora High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 Robinson St
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ray High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 2nd Ave W
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Tioga High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 N Linda St
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3606
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3606
Gr: 7-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Williston High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4200 32nd St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,353 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Eight Mile High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
2304 11th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Gr: 10-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Williams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1204 4th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7200
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7200
Gr: 5-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
1204 4th Ave W
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 713-7200
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 713-7200
Gr: 5-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
502 West Highland Dr
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Gr: 5-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
502 W Highland Dr
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Gr: 5-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
2304 11th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Gr: 10-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
13565 60th St Nw Ste 102
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 826-4261
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 826-4261
Gr: PK-2 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Great Northwest Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
222 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 866-7813
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 866-7813
2501 29th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Gr: K-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
704 17th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Gr: K-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
420 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-9104
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-9104
Gr: K-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
5640 140th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Gr: 4-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
5640 140th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Gr: 3-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
5032 133rd Rd Dr Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-3579
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-3579
Gr: K | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1224 1st Ave E
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5412
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5412
Gr: K-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
5098 151st Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-4346
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-4346
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
5098 151st Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 875-4346
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 875-4346
Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
5032 133rd Dr Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-3579
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-3579
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Po Box 697
Wildrose, ND 58795
(701) 539-2261
Wildrose, ND 58795
(701) 539-2261
Gr: K-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Po Box 697
Wildrose, ND 58795
(701) 539-2261
Wildrose, ND 58795
(701) 539-2261
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
1200 9th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6532
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6532
Gr: K-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
4200 32nd St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,263 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
501 14 St West
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: 7-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: 7-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Wilmac Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
222 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6757
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6757
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Williams County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Williams County, ND include Grenora High School, Ray High School and Tioga High School.
How many public high schools are located in Williams County?
6 public high schools are located in Williams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Williams County?
Williams County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
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