Best Dickey County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 317 students in Dickey County, ND.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dickey County, ND are Ellendale High School and Oakes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickey County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Dickey County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public high schools.
Dickey County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oakes High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Dickey County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellendale High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Oakes High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Gr: 7-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dickey County, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dickey County, ND include Ellendale High School and Oakes High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dickey County?
3 public high schools are located in Dickey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickey County?
Dickey County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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