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Best North Dakota Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 1,124 students in North Dakota.

Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in North Dakota are Rugby High School, Central Valley High School and Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

North Dakota blue ribbon public middle schools have an score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in North Dakota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Rugby High School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
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10/

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1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201

Gr: 7-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Central Valley High School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
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1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220

Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #33.

Memorial Middle School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
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1 Rocket Rd
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3300

Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #44.

Mls-mohall High School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
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101 3rd St Nw
Mohall, ND 58761
(701) 756-6660

Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #55.

Nathan Twining Middle School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
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1422 N Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100

Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #66.

Manvel Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
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801 Oldham Ave
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212

Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #77.

Divide County High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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605 4th Ave Se
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6392

Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in North Dakota?

The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in North Dakota include Rugby High School, Central Valley High School and Memorial Middle School.

How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in North Dakota?

7 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in North Dakota.

What is the racial composition of students in North Dakota?

North Dakota blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).