For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 192 students in Nelson County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nelson County, ND are Lakota High School and Dakota Prairie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelson County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Nelson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nelson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakota High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Main St N
Lakota, ND 58344
(701) 247-2992
Lakota, ND 58344
(701) 247-2992
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Dakota Prairie High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
518 4th Ave
Petersburg, ND 58272
(701) 345-8233
Petersburg, ND 58272
(701) 345-8233
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Nelson County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nelson County, ND include Lakota High School and Dakota Prairie High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nelson County?
2 public middle schools are located in Nelson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County?
Nelson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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