McHenry County Schools & Education
McHenry County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
90.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,943
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#5
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: McHenry County
Measured School Summary
McHenry County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 71/100 and a graduation rate of 90.5%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
McHenry County spends $9,943 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 31% above the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read McHenry County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
10 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
71/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #5 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
90.5%
5.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,943
$558 above the state average
School coverage
10
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
McHenry County has 10 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What McHenry County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
TGU 60 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 6 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#5
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 17 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
VELVA 1
Elementary and high visible
440 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
TGU 60
Elementary and high visible
340 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
DRAKE 57
High school only in this slice
73 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
ANAMOOSE 14
Elementary school only in this slice
71 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
TGU 60 is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in McHenry County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different McHenry County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in McHenry County, North Dakota
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Rural Network of Dedicated Community Schools
McHenry County operates 10 public schools across 4 distinct districts, serving a total of 924 students. The infrastructure is evenly split between five elementary schools and five high schools, creating a direct pipeline for student advancement. This rural network ensures localized education for families spread throughout the county.
Velva and TGU Lead the County Districts
Velva 1 is the largest district by enrollment, educating 440 students across two primary campuses. The TGU 60 district manages the most facilities with six schools serving 340 students. Currently, there are no charter schools in the county, with traditional public districts providing 100% of the educational programming.
Intimate Rural Learning Environments
Every school in the county is classified as rural, offering an average school size of just 116 students. Velva Elementary is the largest campus with 224 students, while Drake High School offers an intimate setting for its 73 students. This small-scale environment allows for personalized attention and strong teacher-student bonds.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in McHenry County
Reported Enrollment
924
10 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in McHenry County
VELVA 1
TGU 60
DRAKE 57
ANAMOOSE 14
10 Public Schools in McHenry County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VELVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | VELVA 1 | Velva, 58790Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 224 |
| VELVA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | VELVA 1 | Velva, 58790Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 216 |
| TGU-TOWNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | TGU 60 | Towner, 58788Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 161 |
| TGU-GRANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | TGU 60 | Granville, 58741Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 86 |
| DRAKE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | DRAKE 57 | Drake, 58736Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 73 |
| ANAMOOSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ANAMOOSE 14 | Anamoose, 58710Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 71 |
| TGU-TOWNER HIGH SCHOOL | Record | TGU 60 | Towner, 58788Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 55 |
| TGU-GRANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | TGU 60 | Granville, 58741Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 38 |
| TGU VIRTUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | TGU 60 | Towner, 58788Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Virtual | 0 |
| TGU VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL | Record | TGU 60 | Towner, 58788Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Virtual | 0 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,943
State avg $9,385
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Schools in McHenry County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in McHenry County, North Dakota?
McHenry County operates 10 public schools across 4 distinct districts, serving a total of 924 students. The infrastructure is evenly split between five elementary schools and five high schools, creating a direct pipeline for student advancement. This rural network ensures localized education for families spread throughout the county.
What are the major school districts in McHenry County, North Dakota?
Velva 1 is the largest district by enrollment, educating 440 students across two primary campuses. The TGU 60 district manages the most facilities with six schools serving 340 students. Currently, there are no charter schools in the county, with traditional public districts providing 100% of the educational programming.
What is the school experience like in McHenry County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, offering an average school size of just 116 students. Velva Elementary is the largest campus with 224 students, while Drake High School offers an intimate setting for its 73 students. This small-scale environment allows for personalized attention and strong teacher-student bonds.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.