| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Heart Public School District 9 | South Heart | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 406 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Richardton-Taylor Public School District 34 | Lefor | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 315 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Dickinson Public School District 1 | Dickinson | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 3,954 | 12 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Stark County compares
Together they enroll 4,675 students across 19 schools. The largest is Dickinson Public School District 1 with 3,954 students. Districts here average 6.3/10, above the North Dakota average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Stark County, North Dakota
Stark County has 3 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Stark County is South Heart Public School District 9 (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in North Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Stark County, ND?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Stark County, ND. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Stark County, ND?
Of the districts serving Stark County, South Heart Public School District 9 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 81st percentile among North Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Dakota only, never across state lines.