For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,339 students in Stark County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stark County, ND are South Heart High School, Dickinson Middle School and Richardton-taylor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stark County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Stark County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Heart High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Dickinson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2675 21st St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0021
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0021
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Richardton-taylor High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Belfield High School
(Math: 20-29% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2785 10th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0016
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0016
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Stark County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stark County, ND include South Heart High School, Dickinson Middle School and Richardton-taylor High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stark County?
6 public middle schools are located in Stark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stark County?
Stark County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).
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