For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,592 students in Grand Forks County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grand Forks County, ND are Manvel Elementary School, Nathan Twining Middle School and South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Forks County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Grand Forks County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grand Forks County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manvel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Oldham Ave
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Nathan Twining Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1422 N Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1999 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2345
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2345
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #44.
Thompson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Grades: 7-12
| 261 students
Rank: #55.
Schroeder Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 32nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2330
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2330
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #66.
Larimore High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Booth Ave
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2366
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2366
Grades: 7-12
| 193 students
Rank: #77.
Northwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Trojan Rd
Northwood, ND 58267
(701) 587-5221
Northwood, ND 58267
(701) 587-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 144 students
Rank: #88.
Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2360
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2360
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #99.
Emerado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Main St
Emerado, ND 58228
(701) 594-5125
Emerado, ND 58228
(701) 594-5125
Grades: PK-8
| 110 students
Grand Forks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1238 Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5000
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5000
Grades: PK-3
| 217 students
4068 35th Ave Ne
Inkster, ND 58244
(701) 865-4112
Inkster, ND 58244
(701) 865-4112
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Grand Forks Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
2400 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 787-4872
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 787-4872
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Grand Forks Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2400 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 746-2230
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 746-2230
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Inkster, ND 58244
(701) 869-2432
Inkster, ND 58244
(701) 869-2432
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
615 N 25th St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2310
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2310
Grades: K-5
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Grand Forks County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Grand Forks County, ND include Manvel Elementary School, Nathan Twining Middle School and South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grand Forks County?
9 public middle schools are located in Grand Forks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Forks County?
Grand Forks County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Grand Forks County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Grand Forks County include: Schroeder Middle School vs. Valley Middle School, Valley Middle School vs. Schroeder Middle School, South Middle School vs. Valley Middle School
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