Top 5 Best Payne County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,401 students in Payne County, OK.
The top ranked public high schools in Payne County, OK are Perkins-tryon High School, Stillwater High School and Stillwater Jhs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payne County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 31% statewide average). High schools in Payne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Payne County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cushing High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 52% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Payne County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perkins-tryon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1003 E Hwy 33
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5724
Grades: 9-12
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Stillwater High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1224 North Husband
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6450
Grades: 10-12
| 1,273 students
Rank: #33.
Stillwater Jhs
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 North Skyline Street
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6420
Grades: 8-9
| 879 students
Rank: #44.
Cushing High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 East Walnut Street
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-6622
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Glencoe High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 East Lone Chimney
Glencoe, OK 74032
(580) 669-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Yale High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
315 East Chicago Avenue
Yale, OK 74085
(918) 387-2434
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #77.
Ripley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
403 E Cook St
Ripley, OK 74062
(918) 372-4245
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Payne County, OK

Payne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 North Linwood Avenue
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4497
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
1601 South Harmony Road
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4697
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
610 South Noble Avenue
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4433
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
1919 South Kings Highway
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-1635
Grades: K-5
| 253 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Payne County, OK?
The top ranked public high schools in Payne County, OK include Perkins-tryon High School, Stillwater High School and Stillwater Jhs.
How many public high schools are located in Payne County, OK?
7 public high schools are located in Payne County, OK.
What is the racial composition of students in Payne County, OK?
Payne County, OK public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

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