For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 543 students in Watford City, ND.
The top-ranked public middle school in Watford City, ND is Watford City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watford City, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Watford City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Watford City, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watford City Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Third St Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
2112 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Watford City, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Watford City, ND include Watford City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Watford City?
2 public middle schools are located in Watford City.
What is the racial composition of students in Watford City?
Watford City public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).
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