For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,590 students in Grand Forks County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grand Forks County, ND are Nathan Twining Middle School, Thompson High School and Manvel Elementary 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 35% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Grand Forks County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nathan Twining Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1422 N Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Thompson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Gr: 7-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Manvel Elementary 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
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Schroeder Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 32nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2330
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2330
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
South Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1999 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2345
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2345
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Larimore High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Booth Ave
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2366
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2366
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Northwood High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 Trojan Rd
Northwood, ND 58267
(701) 587-5221
Northwood, ND 58267
(701) 587-5221
Gr: 7-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 24% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Emerado Elementary 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
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Grand Forks County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1238 Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5000
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5000
Gr: PK-3 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
4068 35th Ave Ne
Inkster, ND 58244
(701) 865-4112
Inkster, ND 58244
(701) 865-4112
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
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
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
615 N 25th St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2310
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2310
Gr: K-5 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 Nathan Twining Middle School, Thompson High School and Manvel Elementary 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 27% 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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