Verden High School

196 South Locust
Verden, OK 73092
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 115 students in grades 9-12, Verden High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Verden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

Verden High School's student population of 115 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

Verden High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verden High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#852 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
25%
21-39%
27%
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
72%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
(20-21)
≥80%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verden High School's ranking?
Verden High School is ranked #852 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Verden High School?
The graduation rate of Verden High School is 80%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Verden High School?
115 students attend Verden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Verden High School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verden High School?
Verden High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Verden High School offer ?
Verden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Verden High School part of?
Verden High School is part of Verden School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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