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Mercer County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Mercer County, North Dakota comes in at 6 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 1,330 students, with a county median household income near $80,946. The level mix is 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Mercer County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,330
+18 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 88%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
8,337
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,330
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$80,946
Above North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
18.3%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
2
578 students
Middle
2
376 students
High
2
376 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BEULAH 27
748 students · 2 districts in Mercer County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Mercer 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
4%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
23.4% under 18

Test scores in Mercer County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.

See all 6 schools in Mercer County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BEULAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBeulahElementaryPK-04306·
HAZEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHazenElementaryPK-05272·
BEULAH MIDDLE SCHOOLBeulahMiddle05-08233·
BEULAH HIGH SCHOOLBeulahHigh09-12209·
HAZEN HIGH SCHOOLHazenHigh09-12167·
HAZEN MIDDLE SCHOOLHazenMiddle06-08143·

Cities in Mercer County

Beulah3 schoolsHazen3 schools

About Mercer County

Mercer County is a sparse county of about 8,337 residents in North Dakota. Its public-school system educates approximately 1,330 students across 6 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $80,946, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 11% above the North Dakota median.

On the school-mix side, Mercer County comprises 2 elementary schools (578 students), 2 middle schools (376), and 2 high schools (376).

BEULAH 27 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 748 students across Mercer County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,312 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,330 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 7-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Mercer County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Mercer County?
Mercer County, North Dakota has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,330 students.
How many high schools are in Mercer County?
Mercer County, North Dakota has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 376 students.
How many middle schools are in Mercer County?
Mercer County, North Dakota has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 376 students.
How many elementary schools are in Mercer County?
Mercer County, North Dakota has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 578 students.
What is the largest school district in Mercer County?
BEULAH 27 is the largest school district in Mercer County, serving approximately 748 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Mercer County?
Mercer County has roughly 8,337 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Mercer County?
Median household income in Mercer County is $80,946, above the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 6.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Mercer County?
Approximately 23.3% of adults 25 and older in Mercer County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Mercer County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 18.3% of students in Mercer 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 Mercer County schools?
Across Mercer County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data