For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 997 students in Mclean County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mclean County, ND are Wilton High School, Turtle Lake-mercer High School and Washburn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mclean County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Mclean County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Mclean County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilton High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Dakota Ave
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Grades: 6-12
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Turtle Lake-mercer High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 3rd Ave W
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: #33.
Washburn High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
713 7th Street
Washburn, ND 58577
(701) 462-3221
Washburn, ND 58577
(701) 462-3221
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Garrison High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 5th Ave Ne
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2818
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2818
Grades: 7-12
| 166 students
Rank: #55.
Max High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Highway 83 Nw
Max, ND 58759
(701) 679-2685
Max, ND 58759
(701) 679-2685
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Rank: #66.
Underwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 Summit St
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: #77.
White Shield Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Warrior St
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Grades: K-8
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 2nd Ave. West
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Grades: K-12
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mclean County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mclean County, ND include Wilton High School, Turtle Lake-mercer High School and Washburn High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mclean County?
8 public middle schools are located in Mclean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclean County?
Mclean County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Mclean County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mclean County include: Turtle Lake-mercer High School vs. Washburn High School, Turtle Lake-mercer High School vs. Underwood High School, Underwood High School vs. Washburn High School
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