Top 5 Best North Dakota Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 1,062 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 Manvel Elementary School, Central Valley High School and Valley-edinburg Elementary School-crystal. 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 46% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 28% (majority American Indian).

Best North Dakota Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manvel Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 Oldham Ave
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Rank: #33.
Valley-edinburg Elementary School-crystal
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4013 Euclid Ave
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163
Grades: 4-8
| 49 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Rocket Rd
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #55.
Nathan Twining Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1422 N Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: #66.
Rugby High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Grades: 7-12
| 300 students
Rank: #77.
Divide County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
605 4th Ave Se
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6392
Grades: 7-12
| 180 students

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 Manvel Elementary School, Central Valley High School and Valley-edinburg Elementary School-crystal.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in North Dakota?
7 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).

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