For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 194 students in Nelson County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Nelson County, ND are Lakota High School and Dakota Prairie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelson 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 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Nelson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Nelson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakota High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Main St N
Lakota, ND 58344
(701) 247-2992
Lakota, ND 58344
(701) 247-2992
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Dakota Prairie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
518 4th Ave
Petersburg, ND 58272
(701) 345-8233
Petersburg, ND 58272
(701) 345-8233
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Nelson County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Nelson County, ND include Lakota High School and Dakota Prairie High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nelson County?
2 public middle schools are located in Nelson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County?
Nelson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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