For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 982 students in Dickinson, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dickinson, ND are Dickinson Middle School and Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Dickinson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Dickinson, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 Dickinson, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dickinson, ND include Dickinson Middle School and Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Dickinson?
2 public middle schools are located in Dickinson.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson?
Dickinson public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% 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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