For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 218 students in Ellis County, OK. The top-ranked public high schools in Ellis County, OK are Arnett High School, Fargo High School and Shattuck High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Ellis County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fargo High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Ellis County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arnett High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
102 E Haskell
Arnett, OK 73832
(580) 885-7285
Arnett, OK 73832
(580) 885-7285
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Fargo High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
513 S Main
Fargo, OK 73840
(580) 698-2298
Fargo, OK 73840
(580) 698-2298
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Shattuck High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 South Hickory
Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-2586
Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-2586
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Ellis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
202 W Hwy 15
Gage, OK 73843
(580) 923-7909
Gage, OK 73843
(580) 923-7909
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
202 W Hwy 15
Gage, OK 73843
(580) 923-7909
Gage, OK 73843
(580) 923-7909
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ellis County, OK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ellis County, OK include Arnett High School, Fargo High School and Shattuck High School. Ellis County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Oklahoma.
How many public high schools are located in Ellis County?
3 public high schools are located in Ellis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County?
Ellis County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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