For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 298 students in Bowman County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bowman County, ND are Scranton High School and Bowman Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowman County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Bowman County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bowman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scranton High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1st And Fries
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Bowman Co High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Grades: 7-12
| 235 students
Bowman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bowman County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bowman County, ND include Scranton High School and Bowman Co High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bowman County?
2 public middle schools are located in Bowman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowman County?
Bowman County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Bowman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bowman County include: Bowman Co High School vs. Scranton High School
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