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Underwood High School

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Underwood High School ranks 26 th of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

26^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 125 North Dakota High Schools

Better than 79% of North Dakota high schools

Summary

Underwood High School is a public high school in Underwood, North Dakota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 92 students. The school is part of the Underwood 8 School District, which is ranked 65 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Underwood High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past 10 years, ranging from a high of 14th out of 120 schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 74th out of 118 schools in 2020-2021. Its current ranking for the 2024-2025 school year is 26th out of 125 schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has strong graduation rates, with a 94.1% four-year graduation rate in 2024-2025 and 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of around 90%. However, its test scores are mixed, with the school performing better than the state average in reading and science but underperforming in math.

Underwood High School has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 14.43% in 2021-2022 to 22.45% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.1 to 11.8 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby Garrison High School (12.2) and Washburn High School (9.0).

Students ?

7.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,622

Per pupil spending ?

25.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

123 Summit St
Underwood, ND 58576

(701) 442-3201

District: Underwood 8

Feeder schools for Underwood High School:

Elementary:

Underwood Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

African American:

4.1%

Two or more races:

2.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2016 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Dakota average (50% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of North Dakota high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the North Dakota average (84%)

Worth a look

!Math scores 21 pts below the North Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg34%

North Dakota avg40%

26^th of 125

North Dakota public high schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 33 pts since 2015

From bottom 47% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

65^th of 134Underwood 8 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	65.7	43 of 136	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	80.5	8 of 135	94.1%	★★★★★
2012	70.1	23 of 124	81.5%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	73.0	26 of 125	79.2%	★★★★☆
2024	47.7	66 of 122	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.6	56 of 125	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.2	53 of 121	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.9	74 of 118	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2020	67.2	31 of 117	73.5%	★★★★☆
2019	67.2	31 of 117	73.5%	★★★★☆
2018	78.8	14 of 120	88.3%	★★★★☆
2017	34.5	84 of 114	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	35.7	82 of 118	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	47.5	56 of 105	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	46.8	72 of 122	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	14.1	111 of 122	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	63.7	48 of 126	61.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Reading74%+34 vs state

Science54%+16 vs state

Math20%-21 vs state

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Schools Near Underwood 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
Underwood High School	Public	7-12	123 Summit St	Underwood	58576	McLean County	Underwood 8	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 442-3201	98	13	7.4	25.5%	91 (92.9%)	4 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	73	26^th of 125 public high schools	79.2%		47.7	66^th of 122 public high schools	45.9%	40	20.0	20.0	74.5	74.5	54.5	54.5	$18,622	$1,070	$17,552
Turtle Lake-Mercer High School	Public	7-12	250 3rd Ave W	Turtle Lake	58575	McLean County	Turtle Lake-Mercer 72	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 448-2365	85	12	7.2	18.8%	83 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)							$14,375	$877	$13,498
Washburn High School	Public	7-12	713 7th Street	Washburn	58577	McLean County	Washburn 4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 462-3221	142	23	6.1	13.4%	135 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)	58.5	45^th of 125 public high schools	64.0%		24.7	95^th of 122 public high schools	22.1%	50	19.5	19.5	59.5	59.5	39.5	39.5	$15,288	$296	$14,992
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

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 Underwood High School

How many students attend Underwood High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 98 students attended Underwood High School.

What is the racial makeup of Underwood High School?

Students at Underwood High School are 93% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Is Underwood High School a good school?

Underwood High School ranks 26^th of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Underwood High School?

Underwood High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Underwood Elementary School

What district is Underwood High School in?

Underwood 8

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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.