For the 2026 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 986 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 national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in North Dakota are Rugby High School, Central Valley 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 50% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rugby High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Gr: 7-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 50-59% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Rocket Rd
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3300
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Mls-mohall High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 3rd St Nw
Mohall, ND 58761
(701) 756-6660
Mohall, ND 58761
(701) 756-6660
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Nathan Twining Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1422 N Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Manvel Elementary 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
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Divide County High 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
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 Rugby High School, Central Valley 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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