For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 84 students in Turtle Lake, ND.
The top ranked public middle school in Turtle Lake, ND is Turtle Lake-mercer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turtle Lake, ND public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Turtle Lake have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Turtle Lake, ND (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turtle Lake-mercer High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 3rd Ave W
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Gr: 7-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Turtle Lake, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Turtle Lake, ND include Turtle Lake-mercer High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Turtle Lake?
1 public middle schools are located in Turtle Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Turtle Lake?
Turtle Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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