For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 376 students in Mercer County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mercer County, ND are Hazen Middle School and Beulah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Mercer 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 and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mercer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazen Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 7th St Ne
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6649
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6649
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Beulah Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Central Ave N
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-4325
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-4325
Gr: 5-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mercer County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mercer County, ND include Hazen Middle School and Beulah Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mercer County?
2 public middle schools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).
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