For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,267 students in Burleigh County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burleigh County, ND are Manning Elementary School, Menoken Elementary School and Naughton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burleigh County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Burleigh County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burleigh County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manning Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10500 Hwy 1804 S
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-0082
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-0082
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Menoken Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 N Bismarck St
Menoken, ND 58558
(701) 673-3175
Menoken, ND 58558
(701) 673-3175
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Naughton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9101 123rd Ave Ne
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 673-3119
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 673-3119
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Ash Coulee Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4550
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,124 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 Mckenzie St
Sterling, ND 58572
(701) 387-4413
Sterling, ND 58572
(701) 387-4413
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #66.
Wachter Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1107 S 7th St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4650
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4650
Gr: 6-8 | 1,012 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Simle Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1218 Simle Dr
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4600
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Wing Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 4th Ave E
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Burleigh County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burleigh County, ND include Manning Elementary School, Menoken Elementary School and Naughton Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burleigh County?
9 public middle schools are located in Burleigh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burleigh County?
Burleigh County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Burleigh County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Burleigh County include: Horizon Middle School vs. Simle Middle School, Simle Middle School vs. Horizon Middle School, Wachter Middle School vs. Horizon Middle School
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