Best Pierce County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 307 students in Pierce County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle school in Pierce County, ND is Rugby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Pierce County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rugby High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Gr: 7-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, ND include Rugby High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pierce County?
2 public middle schools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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