For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 587 students in Ramsey County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ramsey County, ND are Starkweather High School, Edmore Elementary School and School For The Deaf Pk-8. 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 28% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Ramsey County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ramsey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Starkweather High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Edmore Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
706 N Main Street
Edmore, ND 58330
(701) 644-2281
Edmore, ND 58330
(701) 644-2281
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 26% | 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
Grades: 5-8
| 531 students
Ramsey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lake Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
205 16th St Nw
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7650
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7650
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lake Region Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
801 5th Ave Se
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7690
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
School For The Deaf 9-12 (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1401 College Dr North
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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, Edmore Elementary School and School For The Deaf Pk-8.
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 29% (majority American Indian).
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