Durant High School

950 Gerlach Drive
Durant, OK 74701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 902 students in grades 9-12, Durant High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 902 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in OK)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Durant High School's student population of 902 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
902 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Durant High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durant High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#538 out of 1674 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
24%
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30-34%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
22%
12%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
19%
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Black
3%
8%
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White
48%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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90%
78%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Durant High School's ranking?
Durant High School is ranked #538 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Durant High School often compared to?
Durant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tushka High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Durant High School?
The graduation rate of Durant High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Durant High School?
902 students attend Durant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Durant High School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durant High School?
Durant High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Durant High School offer ?
Durant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Durant High School part of?
Durant High School is part of Durant School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 902 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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