For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,485 students in Durant, OK (there are 1 private school, serving 151 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Durant, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Durant, OK are Northwest Heights Elementary School, Washington Irving Elementary School and Durant High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durant, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Durant have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Durant, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1715 W University Boulevard
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-5595
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-5595
Grades: K-4
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Irving Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
812 West Locust Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-3805
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-3805
Grades: K-4
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Durant High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 Gerlach Drive
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-4424
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-4424
Grades: 9-12
| 1,005 students
Rank: #44.
Silo Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
122 West Bourne Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7001
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7001
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Durant Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1314 Waco Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1397
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1397
Grades: 5-6
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Durant Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 West Walnut Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1321
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1321
Grades: 7-8
| 609 students
Rank: #77.
Robert E Lee Early Childhood
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
824 West Louisiana Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-3628
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-3628
Grades: PK
| 232 students
Rank: #88.
Silo High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
122 West Bourne Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7000
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #99.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23072 U S Highway 70
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-9601
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-9601
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
Rank: #1010.
Silo Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
122 West Bourne Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7000
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Gerlach Drive
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 916-7200
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 916-7200
Grades: K-4
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
122 West Bourne Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7001
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7001
Grades: PK-2
| 394 students
Durant, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
122 W Bourne St
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7000
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Durant, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Durant, OK include Northwest Heights Elementary School, Washington Irving Elementary School and Durant High School.
How many public schools are located in Durant?
12 public schools are located in Durant.
What percentage of students in Durant go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Durant are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Durant?
Durant public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Durant are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Durant include: Washington Irving Elementary School vs. Northwest Heights Elementary School, Northwest Heights Elementary School vs. Washington Irving Elementary School, Durant Middle School vs. Silo Middle School
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