Max Public School District 50, North Dakota

Max Public School District 50 is a unified school district in McLean County and Ward County, North Dakota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,617 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 383 sq mi (992 km²) of land.

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Max Public School District 50 in North Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,617 ± 399
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
McLean County54% of the district’s landWard County46% of the district’s land
Land area
383 sq mi (992 km²)
Median household income
$92,500 ± $15,780
Median home value
$207,500 ± $48,948
Water area
6.29 sq mi (16.3 km²)
State
North Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
3812350
Coordinates (central point)
47.841058, -101.314234

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Max Public School District 50, largest first

  1. Max (city)358 people
  2. Cameron Township285 people
  3. Benedict (city)227 people
  4. Andrews Township116 people
  5. Ryder (city)100 people
  6. Douglas (city)94 people
  7. Ryder Township52 people
  8. Anna Township51 people
  9. Iota Flat Township50 people
  10. Rushville Township37 people
  11. Rosemont Township16 people
  12. Spring Lake Township2 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. South Prairie Public School District 7015 mi north
  2. Sawyer Public School District 1615 mi northeast
  3. Garrison Public School District 5115 mi southwest
  4. Velva Public School District 126 mi east
  5. Turtle Lake-Mercer Public School District 7228 mi southeast
  6. Lewis and Clark Public School District 16131 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Max Public School District 50. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Max Public School District 50 before you rely on it.

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