For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 680 students in Mountrail County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mountrail County, ND are North Shore Plaza High School, Parshall High School and Stanley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountrail County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Mountrail County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mountrail County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Shore Plaza High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Covell St
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Parshall High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Main Street
Parshall, ND 58770
(701) 862-3129
Parshall, ND 58770
(701) 862-3129
Grades: 6-12
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Stanley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109 8th Ave Sw
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2342
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2342
Grades: 7-12
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
New Town Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Eagle Dr
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3658
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3658
Grades: 7-8
| 139 students
Mountrail County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northern Plains Spec Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
109 8th Ave Sw
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-3811
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-3811
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mountrail County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mountrail County, ND include North Shore Plaza High School, Parshall High School and Stanley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mountrail County?
4 public middle schools are located in Mountrail County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountrail County?
Mountrail County public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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