For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 307 students in Pierce County, ND.
The top ranked public middle school in Pierce County, ND is Rugby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pierce County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rugby High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Grades: 7-12
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
1123 South Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Pierce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Central Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-7208
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-7208
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
401 3rd Ave Sw
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Grades: PK-8
| 30 students
401 3rd Ave Sw
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, ND include Rugby High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pierce County?
2 public middle schools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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