Best Public Middle Schools in Pembina County (2025-26)

Best Pembina County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 540 students in Pembina County, ND. The top ranked public middle schools in Pembina County, ND are North Border-walhalla Elementary School, Cavalier High School and North Border-pembina Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pembina County, ND public middle schools have an score of 53% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Pembina County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Dakota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Pembina County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

North Border-walhalla Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
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10/

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605 10th St
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751

Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Cavalier High School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
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10/

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300 Main St E
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417

Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #33.

North Border-pembina Elementary School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
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155 S 3rd St
Pembina, ND 58271
(701) 825-6261

Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #44.

Drayton Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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108 S 5th St
Drayton, ND 58225
(701) 454-3324

Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

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Pembina County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Cavalier Middle School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 410
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417

Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 7%

Neche High School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 50
Neche, ND 58265
(701) 886-7604

Gr: 7-12 | 47 students

North Border-neche Elementary School (Closed 2023)

318 Madison Ave
Neche, ND 58265
(701) 886-7604

Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Pembina Spec Ed Cooperative (Closed 2020)

Special Education School

106b Division Ave N
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8080

Saint Thomas Elementary School (Closed 2023)

375 Heritage
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424

Gr: PK-6 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Saint Thomas High School (Closed 2023)

375 Heritage
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424

Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)

4013 Euclid Ave
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163

Gr: K-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pembina County, ND?

The top ranked public middle schools in Pembina County, ND include North Border-walhalla Elementary School, Cavalier High School and North Border-pembina Elementary School. Pembina County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Dakota.

How many public middle schools are located in Pembina County?

4 public middle schools are located in Pembina County.

What is the racial composition of students in Pembina County?

Pembina County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).