For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,386 students in Williams County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Williams County, ND are Grenora High School, Ray Elementary School and Tioga High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williams County, 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 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Williams County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Williams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grenora High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 Robinson St
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ray Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
224 2nd Ave W
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Tioga High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 N Linda St
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3606
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3606
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Eight Mile Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: 5-8 | 1,536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Williams County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Williams County, ND include Grenora High School, Ray Elementary School and Tioga High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Williams County?
5 public middle schools are located in Williams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Williams County?
Williams County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% 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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