For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,130 students in Dickinson, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Dickinson, ND are Roughrider High Virtual Academy, Southwest Community High School and Dickinson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Dickinson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Dickinson, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Dickinson, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Roughrider High Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Southwest Community High 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
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Dickinson High 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
| 1,060 students
Dickinson, North Dakota 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 Dickinson, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Dickinson, ND include Roughrider High Virtual Academy, Southwest Community High School and Dickinson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dickinson?
3 public high schools are located in Dickinson.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson?
Dickinson public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
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