For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 321 students in Wells County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wells County, ND are Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School and Harvey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wells County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Wells County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Wells County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 2nd St N
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Harvey High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 North St E
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-2267
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-2267
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Wells County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 67
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Lonetree Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
210 North St E
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-4811
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-4811
201 Miller Ave
Hurdsfield, ND 58451
(701) 962-3322
Hurdsfield, ND 58451
(701) 962-3322
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Po Box 367
Sykeston, ND 58486
(701) 984-2377
Sykeston, ND 58486
(701) 984-2377
Gr: K-6 | 21 students
Po Box 367
Sykeston, ND 58486
(701) 984-2377
Sykeston, ND 58486
(701) 984-2377
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wells County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wells County, ND include Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School and Harvey High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wells County?
2 public middle schools are located in Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wells County?
Wells County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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