For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 306 students in Coal County, OK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Coal County, OK are Tupelo High School and Coalgate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coal County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Coal County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Coal County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coalgate High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Coal County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tupelo High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 South 7th
Tupelo, OK 74572
(580) 845-2381
Tupelo, OK 74572
(580) 845-2381
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Coalgate High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 West Cedar
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-2592
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-2592
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Coal County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 129
Clarita, OK 74535
(580) 428-3293
Clarita, OK 74535
(580) 428-3293
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Po Box 129
Clarita, OK 74535
(580) 428-3293
Clarita, OK 74535
(580) 428-3293
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Coal County, OK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Coal County, OK include Tupelo High School and Coalgate High School.
How many public high schools are located in Coal County?
2 public high schools are located in Coal County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coal County?
Coal County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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