For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 587 students in Ramsey County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ramsey County, ND are Starkweather High School, School For The Deaf Pk-8 and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramsey County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Ramsey County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ramsey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starkweather High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
School For The Deaf Pk-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 College Drive N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 7th St Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7664
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7664
Gr: 5-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ramsey County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ramsey County, ND include Starkweather High School, School For The Deaf Pk-8 and Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ramsey County?
4 public middle schools are located in Ramsey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).
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