For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 298 students in Bowman County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bowman County, ND are Scranton High School and Bowman Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowman County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Bowman County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bowman County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scranton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1st And Fries
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bowman Co High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bowman County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bowman County, ND include Scranton High School and Bowman Co High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bowman County?
2 public middle schools are located in Bowman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowman County?
Bowman County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Bowman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bowman County include: Scranton High School vs. Bowman Co High School, Bowman Co High School vs. Scranton High School
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