For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,132 students in North Slope Borough, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in North Slope Borough, AK are Meade River School, Harold Kaveolook School and Nunamiut School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Slope Borough, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in North Slope Borough have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in North Slope Borough (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meade River School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Kippi St
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 85 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Harold Kaveolook School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Barter Ave
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Nunamiut School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Illinois St
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
(907) 661-3226
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
(907) 661-3226
Grades: PK-12
| 104 students
Rank: #44.
Kali School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1029 Qasigialik St
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Rank: #55.
Alak School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
567 Main St
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 159 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Nuiqsut Trapper School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3310 3rd Ave
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(907) 480-5800
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(907) 480-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 163 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tikigaq School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1837 Tikigaq Ave
Point Hope, AK 99766
(907) 368-5800
Point Hope, AK 99766
(907) 368-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 257 students
Rank: #88.
Eben Hopson Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Transit St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in North Slope Borough, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in North Slope Borough, AK include Meade River School, Harold Kaveolook School and Nunamiut School.
How many public middle schools are located in North Slope Borough?
8 public middle schools are located in North Slope Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in North Slope Borough?
North Slope Borough public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in North Slope Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in North Slope Borough include: Meade River School vs. Tikigaq School
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