For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 866 students in Richland County, ND. The top-ranked public middle schools in Richland County, ND are Wahpeton Middle School, Hankinson High School and Richland Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Richland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wahpeton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1265 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Hankinson High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 1st Ave Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Richland Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Main Ave
Colfax, ND 58018
(701) 372-3713
Colfax, ND 58018
(701) 372-3713
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Wyndmere High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Date Ave
Wyndmere, ND 58081
(701) 439-2287
Wyndmere, ND 58081
(701) 439-2287
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Lidgerwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
28 3rd Ave Se
Lidgerwood, ND 58053
(701) 538-7341
Lidgerwood, ND 58053
(701) 538-7341
Gr: 7-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Fairmount High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Main Ave
Fairmount, ND 58030
(701) 474-5469
Fairmount, ND 58030
(701) 474-5469
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
832 8th Street North
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-3796
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-3796
Gr: 4-8 | 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Richland County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richland County, ND include Wahpeton Middle School, Hankinson High School and Richland Junior-senior High School. Richland County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Dakota.
How many public middle schools are located in Richland County?
7 public middle schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).
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