For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 514 students in Traill County, ND. The top ranked public middle schools in Traill County, ND are Central Valley High School, Hatton Eielson High School and Spruce Lane Colony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Traill County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Traill County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Traill County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hatton Eielson High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
503 4th St
Hatton, ND 58240
(701) 543-3456
Hatton, ND 58240
(701) 543-3456
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Spruce Lane Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15750 6th St Se
Blanchard, ND 58009
(701) 636-2191
Blanchard, ND 58009
(701) 636-2191
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #44.
May-port Cg Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Main St W
Mayville, ND 58257
(701) 788-2281
Mayville, ND 58257
(701) 788-2281
Gr: 6-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 4th St Ne
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4360
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4360
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Traill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gst Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 Arnold Ave
Portland, ND 58274
(701) 788-2004
Portland, ND 58274
(701) 788-2004
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Traill County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Traill County, ND include Central Valley High School, Hatton Eielson High School and Spruce Lane Colony School. Traill County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Dakota.
How many public middle schools are located in Traill County?
5 public middle schools are located in Traill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Traill County?
Traill County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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