For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 371 students in Mercer County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, ND are Hazen High School and Beulah High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public high schools.
Mercer County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Beulah High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Mercer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hazen High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 1st Ave Ne
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-2345
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-2345
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Beulah High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 5th St Nw
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-2261
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 158
Golden Valley, ND 58541
(701) 983-4256
Golden Valley, ND 58541
(701) 983-4256
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
104 7th St Ne
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6649
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6649
Grades: 6
| 39 students
Oliver-mercer Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
507 1st Ave Nw
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6383
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6383
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
312 Harmon Ave
Stanton, ND 58571
(701) 745-3212
Stanton, ND 58571
(701) 745-3212
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, ND include Hazen High School and Beulah High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mercer County?
2 public high schools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mercer County include: Hazen High School vs. Beulah High School
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