For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 6,448 students in Cass County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cass County, ND are Northern Cass Middle School, Central Cass Middle School and Maple Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cass County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Cass Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16021 18th St Se
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Central Cass Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
802 5th St N
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Gr: 5-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Maple Valley High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 Broadway St
Tower City, ND 58071
(701) 749-2570
Tower City, ND 58071
(701) 749-2570
Gr: 7-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Wheatland Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3361 134th Ave Se
Tower City, ND 58071
(701) 749-5310
Tower City, ND 58071
(701) 749-5310
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #55.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1717 40th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-3300
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2001
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2001
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Kindred High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 Dakota St
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3177
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3177
Gr: 7-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Ben Franklin Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1420 8th St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-3600
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Cheney Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 17th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2090
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2090
Gr: 6-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6350 76th Ave S
Horace, ND 58047
(701) 356-5910
Horace, ND 58047
(701) 356-5910
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 13th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1700
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 36th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2671
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2671
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 7th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
1780 17th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4100
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4100
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Gr: 6-7 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1035 16th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Cass County Career And Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
115 4th Ave
Davenport, ND 58021
(701) 428-3388
Davenport, ND 58021
(701) 428-3388
Gr: PK-1 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
555 8th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Gr: K-2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
1026 10th St North
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Gr: 3-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rural Cass Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
300 1st St
Mapleton, ND 58059
(701) 282-4538
Mapleton, ND 58059
(701) 282-4538
800 40th Ave East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Gr: 8
109 3rd St East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2102
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2102
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
400 Dakota Ave Nw
Buffalo, ND 58011
(701) 633-5183
Buffalo, ND 58011
(701) 633-5183
Gr: PK-3 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
800 40th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Gr: 8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
West Fargo Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2003
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2003
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cass County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cass County, ND include Northern Cass Middle School, Central Cass Middle School and Maple Valley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cass County?
15 public middle schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cass County include: Cheney Middle School vs. Liberty Middle School, Liberty Middle School vs. Cheney Middle School, Discovery Middle School vs. Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
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