For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 382 students in Harper County, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Harper County, OK are Laverne Elementary School, Laverne High School and Buffalo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harper County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Harper County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harper County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laverne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 W Jane Jayroe Blvd
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-5025
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-5025
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Laverne High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 W Jane Jayroe Blvd
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Se 2nd
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Se 2nd
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Harper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 130
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Gr: 7-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Po Box 40
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harper County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Harper County, OK include Laverne Elementary School, Laverne High School and Buffalo High School.
How many public schools are located in Harper County?
3 public schools are located in Harper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harper County?
Harper County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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