For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 535 students in Mchenry County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mchenry County, ND are Velva High School, Drake High School and Tgu-granville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Mchenry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mchenry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Velva High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 4th St W
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Gr: 7-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Drake High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 Main St
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Tgu-granville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 6th St Sw
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Tgu-towner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mchenry County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mchenry County, ND include Velva High School, Drake High School and Tgu-granville Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mchenry County?
5 public middle schools are located in Mchenry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry County?
Mchenry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).
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