For the 2025 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 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Dickey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellendale High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
Oakes High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Grades: 7-12
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Dickey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southeast Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
924 S 7th St
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3248
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3248
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 28% (majority American Indian).
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