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Dickey County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Dickey County, North Dakota operates 7 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 780 students (about 111 per campus). By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Dickey County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
780
-62 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
+2 (+40%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 89%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
4,935
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
780
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$68,654
Below North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
26.7%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
3
416 students
Middle
1
56 students
High
3
308 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
OAKES 41
475 students · 2 districts in Dickey County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Dickey County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
90%
Hispanic
4%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
86%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
28.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.8% under 18

Test scores in Dickey County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.

See all 4 schools in Dickey County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
OAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOakesElementaryPK-06247·
OAKES HIGH SCHOOLOakesHigh07-12228·
ELLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLEllendaleElementaryPK-05120·
ELLENDALE HIGH SCHOOLEllendaleHigh09-1279·
ELLENDALE MIDDLE SCHOOLEllendaleMiddle06-0856·
MAPLE RIVER COLONY SCHOOLFullertonElementaryKG-0849·
ELLENDALE HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMYEllendaleHigh07-121·

Cities in Dickey County

Ellendale4 schoolsOakes2 schoolsFullerton1 school

About Dickey County

Dickey County is a compact North Dakota county of about 4,935 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 780 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $68,654, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 6% meaningfully below the North Dakota median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Dickey County consists of 3 elementary schools (416 students), 1 middle school (56), and 3 high schools (308).

The largest single district in Dickey County is OAKES 41, which alone enrolls about 475 students.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 7%: 842 students in SY 2017-18 versus 780 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Dickey County gained 2 schools, going from 5 to 7. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 89% to 86%.

On allk12, the community for Dickey County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Dickey County?
Dickey County, North Dakota has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 780 students.
How many high schools are in Dickey County?
Dickey County, North Dakota has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 308 students.
How many middle schools are in Dickey County?
Dickey County, North Dakota has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 56 students.
How many elementary schools are in Dickey County?
Dickey County, North Dakota has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 416 students.
What is the largest school district in Dickey County?
OAKES 41 is the largest school district in Dickey County, serving approximately 475 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Dickey County?
Dickey County, North Dakota has a population of approximately 4,935, with a median age of 40. About 22.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Dickey County?
Median household income in Dickey County is $68,654, below the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dickey County?
Approximately 28.9% of adults 25 and older in Dickey County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Dickey County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 26.7% of students in Dickey County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the North Dakota county average of 33.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dickey County schools?
Across Dickey County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data