For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 6,448 students in Cass County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cass County, ND are Northern Cass Middle School, Central Cass Middle School and West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cass County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Cass Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16021 18th St Se
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Central Cass Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 5th St N
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Grades: 5-8
| 338 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2001
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2001
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wheatland Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3361 134th Ave Se
Tower City, ND 58071
(701) 749-5310
Tower City, ND 58071
(701) 749-5310
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #55.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 40th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-3300
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,005 students
Rank: #66.
Maple Valley High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 Broadway St
Tower City, ND 58071
(701) 749-2570
Tower City, ND 58071
(701) 749-2570
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Rank: #77.
Kindred High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
255 Dakota St
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3177
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3177
Grades: 7-12
| 412 students
Rank: #88.
Ben Franklin Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1420 8th St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-3600
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 899 students
Rank: #99.
Cheney Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 17th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2090
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2090
Grades: 6-8
| 979 students
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6350 76th Ave S
Horace, ND 58047
(701) 356-5910
Horace, ND 58047
(701) 356-5910
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #1111.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 36th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2671
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2671
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #1212.
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 13th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1700
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
Rank: #1313.
Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 7th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
415 North 4th Street
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-1000
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-1000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Grades: 6-7
| 1,043 students
1035 16th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Cass County Career And Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
115 4th Ave
Davenport, ND 58021
(701) 428-3388
Davenport, ND 58021
(701) 428-3388
Grades: PK-1
| 104 students
424 9th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 241-4858
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 241-4858
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fargo Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
415 4th St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-1012
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-1012
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
555 8th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Grades: K-2
| 219 students
630 May Ave
Page, ND 58064
(701) 668-2520
Page, ND 58064
(701) 668-2520
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1026 10th St North
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Grades: 3-5
| 144 students
Rural Cass Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
300 1st St
Mapleton, ND 58059
(701) 282-4538
Mapleton, ND 58059
(701) 282-4538
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
800 40th Ave East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Grades: 8
| n/a students
109 3rd St East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2102
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2102
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
400 Dakota Ave Nw
Buffalo, ND 58011
(701) 633-5183
Buffalo, ND 58011
(701) 633-5183
Grades: PK-3
| 67 students
800 40th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Grades: 8
| 97 students
West Fargo Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2003
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2003
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cass County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cass County, ND include Northern Cass Middle School, Central Cass Middle School and West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Cass County?
15 public middle schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cass County include: Cheney Middle School vs. Liberty Middle School, Liberty Middle School vs. Cheney Middle School, Discovery Middle School vs. Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
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