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Best Mercer County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,310 students in Mercer County, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Mercer County, ND are Hazen Elementary School, 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mercer County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
519 1st Ave Ne
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6120
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Hazen High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
520 1st Ave Ne
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-2345
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Beulah High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
204 5th St Nw
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Hazen Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
104 7th St Ne
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6649
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 7th St Nw
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-2298
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Beulah Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Central Ave N
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-4325
Gr: 5-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mercer County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Mercer County, ND include Hazen Elementary School, Hazen High School and Beulah High School.
How many public schools are located in Mercer County?
6 public schools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mercer County include: Hazen High School vs. Beulah High School

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