For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 99 students in Steele County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Steele County, ND are Hope Page High School and Finley-sharon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steele County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Steele County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Steele County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Page High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
740 7th Street Se
Hope, ND 58046
(701) 945-2473
Hope, ND 58046
(701) 945-2473
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Finley-sharon High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 3rd St
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Steele County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Steele County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Steele County, ND include Hope Page High School and Finley-sharon High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Steele County?
2 public middle schools are located in Steele County.
What is the racial composition of students in Steele County?
Steele County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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