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Best Nelson County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 192 students in Nelson County, ND.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nelson County, ND are Lakota High School and Dakota Prairie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelson County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Nelson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Nelson County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dakota Prairie High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Nelson County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakota High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Main St N
Lakota, ND 58344
(701) 247-2992
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Dakota Prairie High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
518 4th Ave
Petersburg, ND 58272
(701) 345-8233
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nelson County, ND?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nelson County, ND include Lakota High School and Dakota Prairie High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nelson County?
2 public high schools are located in Nelson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County?
Nelson County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).

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