For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 168 students in Golden Valley County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Golden Valley County, ND are Beach High School and Golva Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden Valley County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Golden Valley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Golden Valley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beach High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 N Central Avenue
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Golva Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Terrell Ave
Golva, ND 58632
(701) 872-3674
Golva, ND 58632
(701) 872-3674
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
600 N Central Ave
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Golden Valley County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Golden Valley County, ND include Beach High School and Golva Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Golden Valley County?
2 public middle schools are located in Golden Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Valley County?
Golden Valley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).
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