For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 947 students in Mckenzie County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mckenzie County, ND are Horse Creek School, Watford City Middle School and Alexander High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckenzie County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Mckenzie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mckenzie County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horse Creek School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1812 Horse Creek Rd
Cartwright, ND 58838
(701) 828-3080
Cartwright, ND 58838
(701) 828-3080
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Watford City Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Third St Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Alexander High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Delaney St
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Gr: 7-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Mandaree Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 3rd St Nw
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
1 Warrior Circle
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Mckenzie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 589
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Gr: K-6 | 17 students
Po Box 488
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mckenzie County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mckenzie County, ND include Horse Creek School, Watford City Middle School and Alexander High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mckenzie County?
5 public middle schools are located in Mckenzie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckenzie County?
Mckenzie County public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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