For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 1,005 students in North Dakota.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in North Dakota are Central Valley High School, Rugby High School and Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Dakota blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in North Dakota (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Rugby High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Grades: 7-12
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Rocket Rd
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3300
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Manvel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Oldham Ave
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Rank: #55.
Nathan Twining Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1422 N Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
Rank: #66.
Divide County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 4th Ave Se
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6392
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6392
Grades: 7-12
| 161 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in North Dakota?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in North Dakota include Central Valley High School, Rugby High School and Memorial Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in North Dakota?
6 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in North Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in North Dakota?
North Dakota blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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