For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 679 students in Stutsman County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stutsman County, ND are Jamestown Middle School, Medina High School and Pingree-buchanan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stutsman 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 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Stutsman County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stutsman County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamestown Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Medina High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 School St Se
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Pingree-buchanan High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Lincoln Ave
Pingree, ND 58476
(701) 252-5563
Pingree, ND 58476
(701) 252-5563
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Montpelier High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 7th Ave
Montpelier, ND 58472
(701) 489-3348
Montpelier, ND 58472
(701) 489-3348
Gr: 7-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Stutsman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Gr: 9-12
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Gr: K-8
James River Spec Ed Cooperative (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3376
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3376
James Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
910 12th Ave Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-8841
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-8841
Jamestown Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1950
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1950
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Stutsman County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stutsman County, ND include Jamestown Middle School, Medina High School and Pingree-buchanan High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stutsman County?
5 public middle schools are located in Stutsman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stutsman County?
Stutsman County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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