Best Elk City Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 796 students in Elk City, OK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Elk City, OK are Merritt High School and Elk City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk City, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Elk City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Elk City, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elk City High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Elk City, OK (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merritt High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Elk City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1221 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-0105
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elk City, Oklahoma

Elk City, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1501 West 7th
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Gr: 3-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
301 E Country Club
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Gr: 1-2 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
2601 West Ave C
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Gr: PK-K | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elk City, OK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elk City, OK include Merritt High School and Elk City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elk City?
2 public high schools are located in Elk City.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk City?
Elk City public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public high schools in Elk City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Elk City include: Merritt High School vs. Elk City High School, Elk City High School vs. Merritt High School

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