For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 213 students in Harper County, OK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Harper County, OK are Laverne High School and Buffalo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harper County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Harper County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Harper County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laverne 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 44% 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 Harper County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laverne High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 W Jane Jayroe Blvd
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Se 2nd
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Harper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 130
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Gr: 7-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
615 W Jane Jayroe Blvd
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-5025
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-5025
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Po Box 40
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harper County, OK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harper County, OK include Laverne High School and Buffalo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harper County?
2 public high schools are located in Harper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harper County?
Harper County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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