Top 5 Best Stark County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,471 students in Stark County, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Stark County, ND are Southwest Community High School, Richardton-taylor High School and Belfield 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 27% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Stark County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Stark County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dickinson High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 26% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Stark County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Community High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0042
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Richardton-taylor High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
Belfield High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 3rd St Ne
Belfield, ND 58622
(701) 575-4275
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #44.
South Heart High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
Grades: 7-12
| 165 students
Rank: #55.
Dickinson High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
979 13th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Grades: 9-12
| 982 students
Rank: n/an/a
979 13th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Stark County, ND

Stark County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0020
Grades: 7-8
| 483 students
Dickinson Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
444 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
307 3rd Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0010
Grades: 6
| 246 students
623 State Ave Suite D
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 Southwest Community High School, Richardton-taylor High School and Belfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stark County, ND?
7 public high schools are located in Stark County, ND.
What is the racial composition of students in Stark County, ND?
Stark County, ND public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 26% (majority American Indian).

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