For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 679 students in Stutsman County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Stutsman County, ND are Jamestown Middle School, Medina High School and Pingree-buchanan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stutsman County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Stutsman County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stutsman County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamestown Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Medina High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 School St Se
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Pingree-buchanan High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Lincoln Ave
Pingree, ND 58476
(701) 252-5563
Pingree, ND 58476
(701) 252-5563
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Montpelier High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 7th Ave
Montpelier, ND 58472
(701) 489-3348
Montpelier, ND 58472
(701) 489-3348
Gr: 7-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Stutsman County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Gr: 9-12
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Gr: K-8
James River Spec Ed Cooperative (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3376
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3376
James Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
910 12th Ave Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-8841
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-8841
Jamestown Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1950
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1950
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Stutsman County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Stutsman County, ND include Jamestown Middle School, Medina High School and Pingree-buchanan High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stutsman County?
5 public middle schools are located in Stutsman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stutsman County?
Stutsman County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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