For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 417 students in Bottineau County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bottineau County, ND are Bottineau Junior-senior High School, Newburg-united High School and Westhope High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bottineau County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Bottineau County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bottineau County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bottineau Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Brander St
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2266
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Newburg-united High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Libbie St
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Westhope High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
395 Main St
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bottineau County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bottineau County, ND include Bottineau Junior-senior High School, Newburg-united High School and Westhope High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bottineau County?
3 public middle schools are located in Bottineau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bottineau County?
Bottineau County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).
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