Best Wells County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 321 students in Wells County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wells County, ND are Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School and Harvey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wells County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Wells County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Wells County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 2nd St N
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Grades: PK-8
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Harvey High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 North St E
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-2267
Grades: 7-12
| 180 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wells County, ND

Wells County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 67
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
Lonetree Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
210 North St E
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-4811
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
201 Miller Ave
Hurdsfield, ND 58451
(701) 962-3322
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Po Box 367
Sykeston, ND 58486
(701) 984-2377
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
Po Box 367
Sykeston, ND 58486
(701) 984-2377
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wells County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wells County, ND include Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School and Harvey High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wells County?
2 public middle schools are located in Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wells County?
Wells County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).

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