For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% 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 30% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mclean County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 Dakota Ave
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Garrison High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 5th Ave Ne
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2818
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2818
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Turtle Lake-mercer High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 3rd Ave W
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Washburn High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
713 7th Street
Washburn, ND 58577
(701) 462-3221
Washburn, ND 58577
(701) 462-3221
Gr: 7-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Max High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Highway 83 Nw
Max, ND 58759
(701) 679-2685
Max, ND 58759
(701) 679-2685
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Underwood High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Summit St
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
2 2nd Ave West
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
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 30% (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
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