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Max High School vs. Underwood High School

Should you attend Max High School or Underwood High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Max High School
2855 Highway 83 Nw
Max, ND 58759
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Underwood High School
123 Summit St
Underwood, ND 58576
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 68 students in grades 7-12, Max High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Serving 92 students in grades 7-12, Underwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
68 students
92 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Max High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Underwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Max High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Underwood High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
8 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Max High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Underwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Max High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Max 50 School District and the state of North Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Underwood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Underwood 8 School District and the state of North Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#320 out of 449 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
#334 out of 449 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Max High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Underwood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in ND)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in ND)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Max High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Max 50 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Underwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Underwood 8 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Max High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Max 50 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Underwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Underwood 8 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-79%
(Top 5% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Max High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Max 50 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Underwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Underwood 8 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in ND)
≥80%
(Top 30% in ND)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Max High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Max 50 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Underwood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Underwood 8 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Max High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Underwood High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
13
17
Grade 8 Students
9
17
Grade 9 Students
14
15
Grade 10 Students
15
12
Grade 11 Students
10
17
Grade 12 Students
7
14

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
7%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Max High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Max 50 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Underwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Underwood 8 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Underwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Underwood 8 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Max High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Max 50 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Underwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Underwood 8 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Max High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Max 50 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Underwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Underwood 8 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Max High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Max 50 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Underwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Underwood 8 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Max High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Max 50 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Underwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Underwood 8 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Max High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Max 50 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Underwood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Underwood 8 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Max High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Max 50 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Underwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Underwood 8 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Max High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Max 50 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Underwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Underwood 8 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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