For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 799 students in Richland County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Richland County, ND are Wahpeton Middle School, Wyndmere High School and Hankinson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Richland County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wahpeton Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Wyndmere High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Date Ave
Wyndmere, ND 58081
(701) 439-2287
Wyndmere, ND 58081
(701) 439-2287
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Rank: #33.
Hankinson High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 1st Ave Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Rank: #44.
Lidgerwood High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
28 3rd Ave Se
Lidgerwood, ND 58053
(701) 538-7341
Lidgerwood, ND 58053
(701) 538-7341
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Rank: #55.
Richland Junior-senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Main Ave
Colfax, ND 58018
(701) 372-3713
Colfax, ND 58018
(701) 372-3713
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Rank: #66.
Fairmount High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Main Avenue
Fairmount, ND 58030
(701) 474-5469
Fairmount, ND 58030
(701) 474-5469
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
832 8th Street North
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-3796
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-3796
Grades: 4-8
| 54 students
Richland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 2
Mantador, ND 58058
(701) 242-8266
Mantador, ND 58058
(701) 242-8266
Grades: K-6
| 11 students
Richland County Area Vocational Technical Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
2101 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
South Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
102 6th St Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7031
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southeast Region Career & Technical Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
2101 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wahpeton Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
508 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-5499
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-5499
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Richland County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Richland County, ND include Wahpeton Middle School, Wyndmere High School and Hankinson High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richland County, ND?
7 public middle schools are located in Richland County, ND.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County, ND?
Richland County, ND public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
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