For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,386 students in Williams County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Williams County, ND are Grenora High School, Ray Elementary School and Tioga High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williams County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Williams County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Williams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grenora High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 Robinson St
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ray Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
224 2nd Ave W
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Tioga High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 N Linda St
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3606
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3606
Gr: 7-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Eight Mile Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: 5-8 | 1,532 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Williams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1204 4th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7200
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7200
Gr: 5-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
1204 4th Ave W
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 713-7200
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 713-7200
Gr: 5-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
502 West Highland Dr
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Gr: 5-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
502 W Highland Dr
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Gr: 5-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
2304 11th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Gr: 10-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
13565 60th St Nw Ste 102
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 826-4261
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 826-4261
Gr: PK-2 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Great Northwest Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
222 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 866-7813
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 866-7813
2501 29th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Gr: K-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
704 17th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Gr: K-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
420 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-9104
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-9104
Gr: K-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
5640 140th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Gr: 4-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
5640 140th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Gr: 3-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
5032 133rd Rd Dr Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-3579
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-3579
Gr: K | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1224 1st Ave E
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5412
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5412
Gr: K-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
5098 151st Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 875-4346
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 875-4346
Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
5098 151st Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-4346
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-4346
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
5032 133rd Dr Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-3579
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-3579
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Po Box 697
Wildrose, ND 58795
(701) 539-2261
Wildrose, ND 58795
(701) 539-2261
Gr: K-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Po Box 697
Wildrose, ND 58795
(701) 539-2261
Wildrose, ND 58795
(701) 539-2261
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
1200 9th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6532
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6532
Gr: K-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
4200 32nd St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,263 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
501 14 St West
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: 7-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: 7-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Wilmac Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
222 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6757
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6757
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Williams County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Williams County, ND include Grenora High School, Ray Elementary School and Tioga High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Williams County?
5 public middle schools are located in Williams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Williams County?
Williams County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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