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Best Stark County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,571 students in Stark County, ND.
The top-ranked public high schools in Stark County, ND are South Heart High School, Roughrider High Virtual Academy and Southwest Community 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 33% (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 81%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dickinson High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Stark County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Heart High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Roughrider High Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Southwest Community High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0042
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Dickinson High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
979 13th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Richardton-taylor High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Belfield High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
302 3rd St Ne
Belfield, ND 58622
(701) 575-4275
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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 South Heart High School, Roughrider High Virtual Academy and Southwest Community 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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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