For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 820 students in Mountrail County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Mountrail County, ND are North Shore Plaza High School, Parshall High School and Stanley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountrail County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Mountrail County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Mountrail County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Stanley High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Mountrail County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Shore Plaza High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Covell St
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Parshall High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Main Street
Parshall, ND 58770
(701) 862-3129
Parshall, ND 58770
(701) 862-3129
Grades: 6-12
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Stanley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109 8th Ave Sw
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2342
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2342
Grades: 7-12
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
New Town High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Eagle Dr
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3658
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3658
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Mountrail County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northern Plains Spec Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
109 8th Ave Sw
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-3811
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-3811
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mountrail County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Mountrail County, ND include North Shore Plaza High School, Parshall High School and Stanley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mountrail County?
4 public high schools are located in Mountrail County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountrail County?
Mountrail County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
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