For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,108 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 34% (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 82%, 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 25% 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 Dickinson, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Dickinson High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
979 13th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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