Dickey County Schools & Education
Dickey County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,522
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#25
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dickey County
Measured School Summary
Dickey County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.4%.
Funding Context
At $6,522 per pupil, Dickey County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 31% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dickey County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #25 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
93.4%
8.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,522
$2,863 below the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Dickey County has 6 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Dickey County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Dickey County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#25
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
OAKES 41
Elementary and high visible
491 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
ELLENDALE 40
Elementary and high visible
339 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ELLENDALE 40 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Dickey County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Dickey County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Dickey County, North Dakota
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Dedicated Rural Districts Serving the South
Dickey County manages 6 public schools through 2 distinct districts, educating a total of 830 students. The system is comprised of 3 elementary and 3 high schools, with no charter options available. The infrastructure is entirely rural, serving a sprawling agricultural community.
Oakes and Ellendale Support Local Students
The Oakes 41 district is the county's largest, enrolling 491 students across its two main schools. Ellendale 40 serves 339 students and manages 4 schools, including the specialized Maple River Colony School. These districts ensure educational access for families across the county's southern plains.
The Classic Rural School Experience
With all 6 schools located in rural settings, the average enrollment is a modest 138 students per school. Oakes Elementary is the largest facility with 257 students, while the Maple River Colony School serves just 50 students. This landscape offers a traditional, quiet educational setting for growing families.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Dickey County
Reported Enrollment
830
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Dickey County
OAKES 41
ELLENDALE 40
6 Public Schools in Dickey County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | OAKES 41 | Oakes, 58474Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 257 |
| OAKES HIGH SCHOOL | Record | OAKES 41 | Oakes, 58474Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 234 |
| ELLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ELLENDALE 40 | Ellendale, 58436Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 192 |
| ELLENDALE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ELLENDALE 40 | Ellendale, 58436Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 91 |
| MAPLE RIVER COLONY SCHOOL | Record | ELLENDALE 40 | Ellendale, 58436Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 50 |
| ELLENDALE HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMY | Record | ELLENDALE 40 | Ellendale, 58436Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Virtual | 6 |
ELLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ELLENDALE 40
Ellendale, 58436 / Rural: Remote
ELLENDALE HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMY
ELLENDALE 40
Ellendale, 58436 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,522
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Dickey County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dickey County, North Dakota?
Dickey County manages 6 public schools through 2 distinct districts, educating a total of 830 students. The system is comprised of 3 elementary and 3 high schools, with no charter options available. The infrastructure is entirely rural, serving a sprawling agricultural community.
What are the major school districts in Dickey County, North Dakota?
The Oakes 41 district is the county's largest, enrolling 491 students across its two main schools. Ellendale 40 serves 339 students and manages 4 schools, including the specialized Maple River Colony School. These districts ensure educational access for families across the county's southern plains.
What is the school experience like in Dickey County?
With all 6 schools located in rural settings, the average enrollment is a modest 138 students per school. Oakes Elementary is the largest facility with 257 students, while the Maple River Colony School serves just 50 students. This landscape offers a traditional, quiet educational setting for growing families.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.