📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 6 Rated Districts in McLean County, ND
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wilton Public School District 1 | Wilton | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #2 | Washburn Public School District 4 | Washburn | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #3 | Turtle Lake-Mercer Public School District 72 | Turtle Lake | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #4 | Garrison Public School District 51 | Garrison | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #5 | Max Public School District 50 | Max | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #6 | Underwood Public School District 8 | Underwood | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
Best School Districts in McLean County, North Dakota (2026)
This page lists the 6 public school districts headquartered in McLean County, North Dakota that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in North Dakota, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in McLean County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in McLean County, North Dakota? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in McLean County, North Dakota, the highest-rated is Wilton Public School District 1 (Wilton), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 98th percentile of North Dakota districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in North Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.