For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 335 students in Barnes County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Barnes County, ND are Barnes County North Elementary School and Valley City Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnes County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Barnes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Barnes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnes County North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2184 101st Ave Se
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Valley City Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
493 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Gr: 7-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Barnes County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
110 Hamlin Ave North
Spiritwood, ND 58481
(701) 252-0193
Spiritwood, ND 58481
(701) 252-0193
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
502 2nd Ave
Oriska, ND 58063
(701) 845-2846
Oriska, ND 58063
(701) 845-2846
Gr: 4-6 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Sheyenne Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
801 Valley Ave Se
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0256
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0256
Sheyenne Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
232 3rd St Ne
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-3402
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-3402
Po Box 255
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 435-2494
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 435-2494
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Barnes County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Barnes County, ND include Barnes County North Elementary School and Valley City Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barnes County?
2 public middle schools are located in Barnes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnes County?
Barnes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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