For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 168 students in Golden Valley County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Golden Valley County, ND are Beach High School and Golva Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden Valley County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Golden Valley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Golden Valley County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beach High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 N Central Avenue
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Gr: 7-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Golva Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Terrell Ave
Golva, ND 58632
(701) 872-3674
Golva, ND 58632
(701) 872-3674
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Golden Valley County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Golden Valley County, ND include Beach High School and Golva Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Golden Valley County?
2 public middle schools are located in Golden Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Valley County?
Golden Valley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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