For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 335 students in Barnes County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barnes County, ND are Barnes County North Elementary School and Valley City Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnes County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Barnes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Barnes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnes County North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2184 101st Ave Se
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Valley City Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
493 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Gr: 7-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Barnes County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barnes County, ND include Barnes County North Elementary School and Valley City Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barnes County?
2 public middle schools are located in Barnes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnes County?
Barnes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).
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