For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 371 students in Mercer County, ND.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mercer County, ND are 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Mercer County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Beulah High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Mercer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazen High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 1st Ave Ne
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-2345
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-2345
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Beulah High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 5th St Nw
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-2261
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 158
Golden Valley, ND 58541
(701) 983-4256
Golden Valley, ND 58541
(701) 983-4256
Gr: 7-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
104 7th St Ne
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6649
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6649
Gr: 6 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Oliver-mercer Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
507 1st Ave Nw
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6383
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6383
312 Harmon Ave
Stanton, ND 58571
(701) 745-3212
Stanton, ND 58571
(701) 745-3212
Gr: K-6 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Po Box 40
Stanton, ND 58571
(701) 745-3319
Stanton, ND 58571
(701) 745-3319
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mercer County, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mercer County, ND include Hazen High School and Beulah High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mercer County?
2 public high schools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mercer County include: Beulah High School vs. Hazen High School, Hazen High School vs. Beulah High School
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