For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,081 students in Stephens County, OK.
The top ranked public high schools in Stephens County, OK are Marlow High School, Empire High School and Duncan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephens County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Stephens County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Stephens County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Comanche 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 35% 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 Stephens County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marlow High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 West Main Street
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2718
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2718
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Empire High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-7515
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-7515
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Duncan High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 N 19th Street
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-0700
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 963 students
Rank: #44.
Comanche High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1030 Ash Avenue
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2933
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2933
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #55.
Bray-doyle High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1205 South Brooks Road
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-5071
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-5071
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #66.
Velma-alma High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #77.
Central High High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
274801 Broncho Rd
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2929
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2929
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Stephens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
274801 Broncho Rd
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2929
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2929
Grades: 7-9
| 93 students
Po Box 1548
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-1020
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-1020
Grades: 6
| 272 students
Po Box 1548
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-1478
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-1478
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
1030 Ash Ave
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2953
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2953
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Stephens County, OK?
The top ranked public high schools in Stephens County, OK include Marlow High School, Empire High School and Duncan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stephens County?
7 public high schools are located in Stephens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephens County?
Stephens County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% 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 Stephens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Stephens County include: Empire High School vs. Velma-alma High School, Velma-alma High School vs. Empire High School, Velma-alma High School vs. Marlow High School
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