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McIntosh County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Public-school families in McIntosh County pick from 6 schools serving the county's roughly 395 K-12 students, with a mix of 3 elementary and 3 high.

7-year change in McIntosh County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
395
+17 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 96%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
395
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,419
Below North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
31.4%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
3
237 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
158 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
WISHEK 19
247 students · 3 districts in McIntosh County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of McIntosh County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
1%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
53
18.6% under 18

Test scores in McIntosh County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. ASHLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 45.0%
  2. WISHEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 35.0%

See all 2 schools in McIntosh County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WISHEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWishekElementaryPK-06150·
WISHEK HIGH SCHOOLWishekHigh07-1297·
ASHLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAshleyElementaryPK-0674·
ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOLAshleyHigh07-1247·
ZEELAND HIGH SCHOOLZeelandHigh07-1214·
ZEELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLZeelandElementaryPK-0613·

Cities in McIntosh County

Ashley2 schoolsWishek2 schoolsZeeland2 schools

About McIntosh County

In North Dakota, McIntosh County is a rural-scale county of about 2,497 residents. 6 public schools across the county instructs about 395 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $64,419, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 12% noticeably below the North Dakota median.

For a sense of the school types, McIntosh County is made up of 3 elementary schools (237 students), and 3 high schools (158).

WISHEK 19 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 247 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 395 students, rose 4% from the 378 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 96% to 91%.

On this page, the community for McIntosh County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in McIntosh County?
McIntosh County, North Dakota has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 395 students.
How many high schools are in McIntosh County?
McIntosh County, North Dakota has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 158 students.
How many elementary schools are in McIntosh County?
McIntosh County, North Dakota has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 237 students.
What is the largest school district in McIntosh County?
WISHEK 19 is the largest school district in McIntosh County, serving approximately 247 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of McIntosh County?
McIntosh County, North Dakota has a population of approximately 2,497, with a median age of 53. About 18.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in McIntosh County?
Median household income in McIntosh County is $64,419, below the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 10.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of McIntosh County?
Approximately 20.9% of adults 25 and older in McIntosh County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in McIntosh County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 31.4% of students in McIntosh County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the North Dakota county average of 33.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in McIntosh County schools?
Across McIntosh County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of McIntosh County?
McIntosh County residents are approximately 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data