Best Public Middle Schools in Mclean County (2025-26)

Best Mclean County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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, Garrison High School and Turtle Lake-mercer 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 score of 36% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Mclean County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Wilton High School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-49%)
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504 Dakota Ave
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331

Gr: 6-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

Garrison High School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
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51 5th Ave Ne
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2818

Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #33.

Turtle Lake-mercer High School

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
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250 3rd Ave W
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365

Gr: 7-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: #44.

Washburn High School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
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713 7th Street
Washburn, ND 58577
(701) 462-3221

Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #55.

Max High School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
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2855 Highway 83 Nw
Max, ND 58759
(701) 679-2685

Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #66.

Underwood High School

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
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123 Summit St
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201

Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #77.

White Shield Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1300 Warrior St
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350

Gr: K-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: n/an/a

White Shield School

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2 2nd Ave. West
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350

Gr: K-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

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, Garrison High School and Turtle Lake-mercer 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. Underwood High School, Turtle Lake-mercer High School vs. Washburn High School, Underwood High School vs. Washburn High School