Top Rankings
Mckenzie Co 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,105 students in Mckenzie Co 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Mckenzie Co 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
7 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
2,105 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mckenzie Co 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.48
% American Indian
4%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
24%
7%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
65%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,403 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,248 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,403
$17,615
Spending / Student
$19,248
$17,617
Best Mckenzie Co 1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wolves Center Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
908 4th Avenue Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Badlands Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd St Se
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Fox Hills Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2610 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: K-5
| 608 students
Rank: #44.
Watford City Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Third St Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Watford City High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2313 Wolves Den Pkwy
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: n/an/a
2112 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3624
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3624
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2112 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3624
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3624
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mckenzie Co 1 School District?
Mckenzie Co 1 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,105 students.
What is the rank of Mckenzie Co 1 School District?
Mckenzie Co 1 School District is ranked #119 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mckenzie Co 1 School District?
65% of Mckenzie Co 1 School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mckenzie Co 1 School District?
Mckenzie Co 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Mckenzie Co 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,248 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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