For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 388 students in Mchenry County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Mchenry County, ND are Tgu-granville High School, Velva High School and Tgu-towner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Mchenry County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public high schools.
Mchenry County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Velva High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Mchenry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tgu-granville High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 6th St Sw
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
Velva High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 4th St W
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Grades: 7-12
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Tgu-towner High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #44.
Drake High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 Main St
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mchenry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
706 3rd St W
Anamoose, ND 58710
(701) 465-3258
Anamoose, ND 58710
(701) 465-3258
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
411 Main
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Po Box 26
Upham, ND 58789
(701) 768-2531
Upham, ND 58789
(701) 768-2531
Grades: PK-3
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mchenry County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Mchenry County, ND include Tgu-granville High School, Velva High School and Tgu-towner High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mchenry County?
5 public high schools are located in Mchenry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry County?
Mchenry County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Mchenry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mchenry County include: Tgu-towner High School vs. Tgu-granville High School, Tgu-granville High School vs. Tgu-towner High School, Tgu-granville High School vs. Drake High School
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