For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,114 students in Hughes County, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Hughes County, OK are Graham-dustin High School, Calvin High School and Ethel Reed Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hughes County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Hughes County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hughes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graham-dustin High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
203 Wisdom Ave
Dustin, OK 74839
(918) 656-3230
Dustin, OK 74839
(918) 656-3230
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Calvin High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
229 Third Street
Calvin, OK 74531
(405) 645-2411
Calvin, OK 74531
(405) 645-2411
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Ethel Reed Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 S Broadway
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-6618
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-6618
Gr: PK-3 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Calvin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
229 Third Street
Calvin, OK 74531
(405) 645-2411
Calvin, OK 74531
(405) 645-2411
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Moss High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8087 East 134 Road
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-7251
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-7251
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8837 Fourth Street
Stuart, OK 74570
(918) 546-2627
Stuart, OK 74570
(918) 546-2627
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Thomas Ies
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 S Oliphant
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-6661
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-6661
Gr: 4-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Moss Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8087 East 134 Road
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-7251
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-7251
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Stuart High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8837 Fourth Street
Stuart, OK 74570
(918) 546-2474
Stuart, OK 74570
(918) 546-2474
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Wetumka High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
416 South Tiger Street
Wetumka, OK 74883
(405) 452-3291
Wetumka, OK 74883
(405) 452-3291
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Holdenville High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 E 9th St
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-3387
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-3387
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Graham-dustin Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 Wisdom Ave
Dustin, OK 74839
(918) 656-3230
Dustin, OK 74839
(918) 656-3230
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Wetumka Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
416 South Tiger Street
Wetumka, OK 74883
(405) 452-3245
Wetumka, OK 74883
(405) 452-3245
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hughes County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Hughes County, OK include Graham-dustin High School, Calvin High School and Ethel Reed Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hughes County?
13 public schools are located in Hughes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hughes County?
Hughes County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hughes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hughes County include: Wetumka High School vs. Moss High School, Moss High School vs. Wetumka High School, Moss High School vs. Holdenville High School
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