For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 281 students in Sargent County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sargent County, ND are Sundale Colony High School, Sargent Central High School and Milnor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sargent 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 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Sargent 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 Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sargent County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sundale Colony High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14226 75th St Se
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Sargent Central High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 5th St Sw
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Milnor High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 5th St
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
North Sargent Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 1st St Sw
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sargent County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sargent County, ND include Sundale Colony High School, Sargent Central High School and Milnor High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sargent County?
4 public middle schools are located in Sargent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sargent County?
Sargent County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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