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Max High School

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Max High School ranks 58 th of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

58^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 125 North Dakota High Schools

Better than 54% of North Dakota high schools

Summary

Max High School is a public high school located in Max, North Dakota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 68 students. The school is part of the Max 50 school district, which is ranked 68 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Max High School has shown a fluctuating performance in its statewide ranking, ranging from 12th to 104th out of North Dakota high schools over the past decade. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 58th out of 125 high schools in the state, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's 10th-grade proficiency rates in Math (54.5%), Reading (34.5%), and Science (20%) are generally higher than the state averages, they are lower than the district-level scores. Additionally, Max High School has shown a declining trend in its four-year graduation rates, from a high of 92.3% in 2022-2023 to a projected 84.2% in 2024-2025.

Compared to nearby schools, South Prairie High School and Garrison High School, Max High School's academic performance is generally higher, as measured by test scores and statewide rankings. However, the nearby schools have higher graduation rates (84.2% for both) compared to Max High School's projected 84.2% in 2024-2025. Additionally, the free and reduced lunch rates at Max High School (36.76% in 2023-2024) are significantly higher than the nearby schools (15.66% at South Prairie High School and 18.07% at Garrison High School).

Students ?

8.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,444

Per pupil spending ?

33.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2855 Highway 83 NW
Max, ND 58759

(701) 679-2685

District: Max 50

Feeder schools for Max High School:

Elementary:

Max Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.7%

Two or more races:

6.3%

American Indian:

4.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 11th percentile in 2019 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the North Dakota average (83%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 54th (2025) from a 11th-percentile low (2019)

✓Above the North Dakota median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!Science scores 18 pts below the North Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg39%

North Dakota avg40%

58^th of 125

North Dakota public high schools ?

Top 46%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

68^th of 134Max 50 among North Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2014	62.1	55 of 136	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.2	31 of 135	77.0%	★★★★☆
2012	53.6	66 of 124	46.8%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	48.3	58 of 125	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.5	71 of 125	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.5	90 of 118	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2020	21.4	104 of 117	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	21.4	104 of 117	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	59.1	42 of 120	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	26.4	96 of 114	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	83.4	12 of 118	89.8%	★★★★★
2015	52.5	50 of 105	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	78.6	15 of 122	87.7%	★★★★☆
2013	69.5	32 of 122	73.8%	★★★★☆
2012	39.0	89 of 126	29.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Math54%+14 vs state

Reading34%-6 vs state

Science20%-18 vs state

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Schools Near Max High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)		A-Plus Reading (2025)		A-Plus Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 10th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 10th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 10th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Max High School	Public	7-12	2855 Highway 83 NW	Max	58759	McLean County	Max 50	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 679-2685	63	8	8.0	33.3%	54 (85.7%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.3%)	48.3	58^th of 125 public high schools	53.6%					(n/a)	54.5	54.5	34.5	34.5	20.0	20.0	$16,444	$806	$15,638
Garrison High School	Public	7-12	51 5th Ave NE	Garrison	58540	McLean County	Garrison 51	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 463-2818	171	14	12.5	20.5%	145 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	35.5	82^nd of 125 public high schools	34.4%		32.3	90^th of 122 public high schools	26.2%	8	19.5	19.5	19.5	19.5	39.5	39.5	$14,463	$354	$14,109
South Prairie High School	Public	9-12	100 177th Ave SW	Minot	58701	Ward County	South Prairie 70	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 722-3537	155	14	11.0	23.9%	133 (85.8%)	3 (1.9%)	9 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (5.2%)	35.7	80^th of 125 public high schools	36.0%		72.6	25^th of 122 public high schools	79.5%	55	10.0	10.0	49.5	49.5	29.5	29.5	$11,214	$316	$10,898

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about Max High School

How many students attend Max High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 63 students attended Max High School.

What schools feed into Max High School?

Max High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Max Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Max High School?

Students at Max High School are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Is Max High School a good school?

Max High School ranks 58^th of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Max High School in?

Max 50

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.