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Best Walsh County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 822 students in Walsh County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Walsh County, ND are Park River Area High School, Valley-edinburg High School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walsh County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Walsh County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Walsh County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park River Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Valley-edinburg High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 5th St S
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Fordville-lankin Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Grafton Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1556 School Road
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Gr: 7-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Minto Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 4th St
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Walsh County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Walsh County, ND include Park River Area High School, Valley-edinburg High School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Walsh County?
6 public middle schools are located in Walsh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walsh County?
Walsh County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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