For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 116 students in Adams County, ND.
The top ranked public high school in Adams County, ND is Hettinger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, ND public high school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Adams County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hettinger High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Adams County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hettinger High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 S 8th St
Hettinger, ND 58639
(701) 567-5315
Hettinger, ND 58639
(701) 567-5315
Gr: 7-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Adams County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Adams County, ND include Hettinger High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adams County?
1 public high schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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).
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