For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 194 students in Nelson County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Nelson County, ND are Lakota High School and Dakota Prairie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelson County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Nelson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Nelson County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dakota Prairie High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Nelson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakota High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Main St N
Lakota, ND 58344
(701) 247-2992
Lakota, ND 58344
(701) 247-2992
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Dakota Prairie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
518 4th Ave
Petersburg, ND 58272
(701) 345-8233
Petersburg, ND 58272
(701) 345-8233
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nelson County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Nelson County, ND include Lakota High School and Dakota Prairie High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nelson County?
2 public high schools are located in Nelson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County?
Nelson County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 27% (majority American Indian).
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