For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 116 students in Adams County, ND.
The top-ranked public high school in Adams County, ND is Hettinger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, ND public high school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Adams County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hettinger High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Adams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hettinger High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 S 8th St
Hettinger, ND 58639
(701) 567-5315
Hettinger, ND 58639
(701) 567-5315
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Adams County, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Adams County, ND include Hettinger High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adams County?
1 public high schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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