For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,902 students in Williams County, ND.
The top-ranked public high schools in Williams County, ND are Grenora High School, Ray High School and Tioga High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williams County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Williams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Williams County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tioga 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public high school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Williams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grenora High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 Robinson St
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ray High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 2nd Ave W
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Tioga High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 N Linda St
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3606
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3606
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Williston High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4200 32nd St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Eight Mile High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
2304 11th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Gr: 10-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Williams County, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Williams County, ND include Grenora High School, Ray High School and Tioga High School.
How many public high schools are located in Williams County?
6 public high schools are located in Williams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Williams County?
Williams County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public high schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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