For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,489 students in Stark County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Stark County, ND are Roughrider High Virtual Academy, Southwest Community High School and South Heart High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stark County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Stark County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Stark County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dickinson High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Stark County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Roughrider High Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
979 13th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Southwest Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0042
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0042
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #33.
South Heart High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
Rank: #44.
Dickinson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
979 13th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,028 students
Rank: #55.
Richardton-taylor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 132 students
Rank: #66.
Belfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 3rd St Ne
Belfield, ND 58622
(701) 575-4275
Belfield, ND 58622
(701) 575-4275
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Heart High Virtual Academy
Magnet School
310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Stark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0020
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0020
Grades: 7-8
| 483 students
Dickinson Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
444 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0002
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
307 3rd Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0010
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0010
Grades: 6
| 246 students
West River Student Services (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
623 State Ave Suite D
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 483-1257
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 483-1257
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Stark County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Stark County, ND include Roughrider High Virtual Academy, Southwest Community High School and South Heart High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stark County?
7 public high schools are located in Stark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stark County?
Stark County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Stark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Stark County include: Dickinson High School vs. South Heart High School
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